C    G C F

[Verse 1]
                  C
The holly and the ivy
     F                  C
When they are both full grown
                      F      C
Of all trees that are in the wood
                G   C
The holly bears the crown


[Verse 2]
        C         F   C
Oh, the rising of the sun
        F              C
And the running of the deer
                   F     C
The playing of the merry organ
                 G   C
Sweet singing in the choir


[Verse 3]
    C           F C
The holly bears a blossom
   F             C
As white as lily flower
                    F     C
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
               G   C
To be our dear Saviour


[Verse 4]
        C         F   C
Oh, the rising of the sun
        F              C
And the running of the deer
                   F     C
The playing of the merry organ
                 G   C
Sweet singing in the choir