Temp: Simply Origin: English
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The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
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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 flow'r,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour
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The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To do poor sinners good
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The holly bears a prickle,
as sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas Day in the morn
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Lyrics and sheet music from The Family Book of Christmas Songs & Stories by Jim Charlton & Jason Shulman. 1979
Music mp3 instrumental played by Ross Silke. 2012