[Verse 1]
Oh, the holly bears a berry
As black as the coal
And Mary bore Jesus
Who died for us all

[Chorus]
And Mary bore Jesus our saviour for to be
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly
The holly, the holly
Oh, the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly

[Verse 2]
Oh, the holly bears a berry
As red as the blood
And Mary bore Jesus
To do sinners good

[Chorus]
And Mary bore Jesus our saviour for to be
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly
The holly, the holly
Oh, the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly

[Verse 3]
Oh, the holly bears a prickle
As sharp as the thorn
And Mary bore Jesus
On Christmas Day morn
[Chorus]
And Mary bore Jesus our saviour for to be
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly
The holly, the holly
Oh, the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Oh, the holly bears a flower
As white as the milk
And Mary bore Jesus
All wrapped up in silk

[Chorus]
And Mary bore Jesus our saviour for to be
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly
The holly, the holly
Oh, the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly

[Verse 1]
Oh, the holly bears a berry
As black as the coal
And Mary bore Jesus
Who died for us all
[Chorus]
And Mary bore Jesus our saviour for to be
And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly
The holly, the holly
Oh, the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly