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G C G
1.The holly and the ivy,
C G
When they are both full grown,
D7 G G7 C G
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
C G D7 G
The holly bears the crown.
Chorus:
G C G
O the rising of the sun,
C G C G
And the running of the deer,
G7 G Em A7 D7 C
The playing of the merry organ,
G D7 G
Sweet singing in the choir.
2.The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Savior.
Chorus:...
3.The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood;
Any Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good.
Chorus:...
4.The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas day in the morn.
Chorus:...
5.The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all.
Chorus:...
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