The Holly and the Ivy Songtext
von Vanessa Williams

The holly and the ivy
When they are both full-grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown

The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour

And we sing, lu, le, lay the tiny child
By they lu, le, lu, le


The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas day in the morn′

The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all

The rising of the sun and the running of the tear
The playing of the merry organ, and singing in the crowd

And we sing, lu, le, lay the tiny child
By they lu, le, lu, le

The holly and the ivy
When they are both full-grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown