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The holly and the ivy, |
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When they are both full grown, |
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Of all the trees that are in the wood, |
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The holly wears the crown.[Chorus:] |
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O the rising of the sun, |
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The running of the deer, |
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The playing of the merry organ, |
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Sweet singing in the choir |
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Sweet singing in the choir. |
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The holly bears a blossom |
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As white as lily flower |
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And Mary bore sweet |
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Jesus Christ |
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To be our sweet |
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Saviour[Chorus] |
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The holly bears a berry |
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As red as any blood |
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And Mary bore sweet |
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Jesus Christ |
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To do poor sinners good.[Chorus] |
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The holly bears a prickle |
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As sharp as any thorn |
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And Mary bore sweet |
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Jesus Christ |
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On Christmas day in the morn[Chorus] |
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The holly bears a bark |
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As bitter as any gall |
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And Mary bore sweet |
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Jesus Christ |
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For to redeem us all.[Chorus] |
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The holly and the ivy, |
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When they are both full grown, |
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Of all the trees that are in the wood, |
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The holly wears the crown.[Chorus] |
