The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees in the green wood The holly bears the crown ♪ Oh the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir ♪ The holly and the ivy Now both are full well grown Of all the trees in the green wood The holly bears the crown ♪ Oh the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir