The Holly and the Ivy chords by
Cara Dillon

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Key: D major

Verse 1

O, the Holly and the Ivy,

When they are both full grown,

Of all trees that are in the wood,

The Holly bears the crown

Verse 2

O, the rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Verse 3
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The Holly bears a blossom,
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As white as Lily flow'r,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
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To be our dear Saviour
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O, the

Verse 4

rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Verse 5
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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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O, the

Verse 6

rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Interlude 1

Verse 7
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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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O, the

Verse 8

rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Verse 9
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The Holly bears a bark,
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As bitter as the gall,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
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For to redeem us all
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O, the

Verse 10

rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Verse 11
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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 trees that are in
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the wood,
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The Holly bears the crown

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