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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 |
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That are in the wood, |
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The holly wears the crown |
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Chorus: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 |
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That are in the wood |
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The holly wears the crown(Chorus) |
