The Holly And The Ivy,
When They Are Both Full Grown,
Of All Trees That Are In The Wood,
The Holly Bears The Crown:
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 Flow'r,
And Mary Bore Sweet Jesus Christ,
To Be Our Dear Saviour: Refrain

The Holly Bears A Berry,
As Red As Any Blood,
And Mary Bore Sweet Jesus Christ,
To Do Poor Sinners Good: Refrain

The Holly Bears A Prickle,
As Sharp As Any Thorn,
And Mary Bore Sweet Jesus Christ,
On Christmas Day In The Morn: Refrain

The Holly Bears A Bark,
As Bitter As The Gall,
And Mary Bore Sweet Jesus Christ,
For To Redeem Us All: Refrain

The Holly And The Ivy,
When They Are Both Full Grown,
Of All Trees That Are In The Wood,
The Holly Bears The Crown: Refrain