“The Holly and the Ivy” is a traditional British folk Christmas carol which dates back to the early 1800’s.
A well-know tune that’s lovely practice to play – enjoy the lette notes below, whatever your intrument 🙂
F F-F F ^D ^C-A-F
The holly and the ivy ~
F F F F ^D ^C
When they are both full grown
^C-Bb A G F
Of ~ all the trees
A A D D C
That are in the wood
F A-Bb A G F
The holly bears the crown
F F-F F ^D ^C-A
The rising of the sun ~
F F F – F F ^D ^C
And the running of the deer
^C-Bb A-G F A D-D C-F
The ~ playing of the merry organ
G A-Bb A G F
Sweet singing of the choir