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Oh the Holly and the Ivy,
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When they were both full grown,
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of all the trees that are in the wood,
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C
the Holly bears the crown.
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C
The rising of the sun,
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and the running of the deer,
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the playing of the merry organ,
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C
sweet singing all in the choir.
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C
(Oh sweet signing all in the choir.)
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C
The holly bears the blossom,
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G
As white as the lily flower,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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C
To be our sweet Saviour.
Chorus
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C
The holly bears a berry,
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As red as any blood,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
Chorus
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C
The holly bears a prickle,
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As sharp as any thorn,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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C
On Christmas day in the morn.
Chorus
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C
The holly bears a bark,
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G
As bitter as any gall,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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G
C
The rising of the sun,
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G
and the running of the deer,
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the playing of the merry organ,
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G
C
sweet singing all in the choir.
C
G
C
(Oh sweet signing all in the choir.)