The Holly And The Ivy – Annie LennoxBy 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,And the running of the deerThe 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] www.pillowlyrics.com419786497975 88k 20