natalie cole
the holly & the ivy
The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees  That are in the wood, The holly wears the crown  [Chorus] O' the rising of the sun The running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing in the choir 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  [Chorus]  The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good  [Chorus]  The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas day in the morn  [Chorus]  The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all  [Chorus]  The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees  That are in the wood The holly wears the crown  [Chorus]