Kate Rusby – The Holly And The Ivy (Ukulele)

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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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the Holly bears the crown.

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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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sweet singing all in the choir.

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(Oh sweet singing all in the choir.)

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The holly bears the blossom,

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As white as the lily flower,

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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

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To be our sweet Saviour.

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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 Jesus Christ

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To do poor sinners good:

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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 Jesus Christ

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On Christmas day in the morn.

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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 Jesus Christ

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For to redeem us all:

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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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sweet singing all in the choir.

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(Oh sweet singing all in the choir.)