Holly and the Ivy Lyrics

The song Holly and the Ivy is performed by Vanessa Williams in the album named Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters, Vol. 2 in the year 2006 .



The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
The holly wears the crown.

[Chorus:]
O the rising of the sun,
The running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ,
Sweet singing in the choir
Sweet singing in the choir.

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

[Chorus]

The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good.

[Chorus]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Chorus]

The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
The holly wears the crown.

[Chorus]



Vanessa Williams - Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters, Vol. 2

Sep 2006

  1. Silver and Gold
  2. Joy to the World - Brian McKnight, , Vanessa Williams
  3. Mary's Little Boy Child
  4. Silent Night
  5. Winter Weather
  6. Little Drummer Boy
  7. Merry Christmas, Darling
  8. Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow
  9. Prelude: I Dream a World - Ossie Davis, , Vanessa Williams
  10. December Lullaby
  11. Holly and the Ivy
  12. Christmas Is
  13. Have Yourself as Merry Little Christmas

Holly and the Ivy