The Holly and the ivy Ola Gjeilo

(Verse 1)
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

(Chorus)
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing in the choir

(Verse 2)
The holly bears a blossom
As white as the lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour

(Chorus)
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing in the choir

(Verse 3)
The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to do us sinners good