The Holly and the Ivy (Coffeehaus Mix) Lyrics

The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the tree that are in the wood

The holly bears the grown

O, the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a blossom

As white as lily flower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet savior

O, the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

And Mary bore dear Jesus Christ

To show the world God's love

O, the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a prickle

As sharp as any thorn

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

On Christmas day in the morn

O, the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir

The holly bears a bark

As bitter as any gall

And Mary sweet Jesus Christ

For to redeem us all

O, the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir