The Holly and the Ivy Kate Rusby

[Verse 1]
Oh, 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]
O, the rising of the sun
The running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir

[Verse 2]
Oh, the holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus
To do poor sinners good

[Chorus]
O, the rising of the sun
The running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir

[Verse 3]
Oh, the holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus
For to redeem us all