The Holly And The Ivy Chords by Steeleye Span

The Holly And The Ivy chords by Steeleye Span

Guitar chords with lyrics

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Difficulty: Novice

Intro:
Eb

Verse:
              Bb      Eb
Oh, the holly and the ivy
                       Bb
Now they are both full grown
   Eb                 Ab
Of all the trees that are in the wood
    Eb         Bb        Eb
The holly tree bears the crown

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Chorus:
               Bb     Eb
Oh, the rising of the sun
                       Bb
And the running of the deer
    Eb             Ab
The playing of the merry organ
      Eb          Bb     Eb
Sweet singing all in the choir

Verse:
                   Bb      Eb
Oh, the holly tree bears a blossom
                Bb
As white as any milk
    Eb              Ab
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
    Eb      Bb    Eb
All wrapped up in silk

Chorus:
               Bb     Eb
Oh, the rising of the sun
                       Bb
And the running of the deer
    Eb             Ab
The playing of the merry organ
      Eb          Bb     Eb
Sweet singing all in the choir

Verse:
                   Bb      Eb
Oh, the holly tree bears a berry
                 Bb
As bitter as any gall
    Eb              Ab
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
    Eb   Bb      Eb
For to redeem us all

Chorus:
               Bb     Eb
Oh, the rising of the sun
                       Bb
And the running of the deer
    Eb             Ab
The playing of the merry organ
      Eb          Bb     Eb
Sweet singing all in the choir

Verse:
                   Bb      Eb
Oh, the holly tree bears a prickle
              Bb
As sharp as a thorn
    Eb              Ab
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
   Eb        Bb         Eb
On Christmas day in the morn

Chorus:
               Bb     Eb
Oh, the rising of the sun
                       Bb
And the running of the deer
    Eb             Ab
The playing of the merry organ
      Eb          Bb     Eb
Sweet singing all in the choir

Verse:
              Bb      Eb
Oh, the holly and the ivy
                       Bb
Now they are both full grown
   Eb                 Ab
Of all the trees that are in the wood
    Eb         Bb        Eb
The holly tree bears the crown

Chorus:
               Bb     Eb
Oh, the rising of the sun
                       Bb
And the running of the deer
    Eb             Ab
The playing of the merry organ
      Eb          Bb     Eb
Sweet singing all in the choir

Last updated: September 10, 2025

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