[Acoustic Guitar] [Single voice verse] The holly and the ivy, now are both well grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown. [Refrain][backing follows lead] Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir. [Violin lead] [2nd Verse] The holly bears a blossom as white as lily flower, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet saviour [2nd Refrain] [wide instrumentation] Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir. [Gentle instrumental Bridge] [Final verse] The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn. [Final Refrain] Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir. [Outro] The Holly and the Ivy.
