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The Holly and the Ivy

by The Lost Sound

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A new arrangement by Sandra Smith for The Lost Sound. We love this traditional beauty in all its folky wonderfulness! New words by Devon based Jacqui Gardner - allowing the Ivy to have a valued part in the song!

lyrics

Vs 1
O the holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
CHORUS: ALL
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The frosting of the old greenwood
The turning of the year
VS 2
O the holly bears a blossom
As white as the lily flower
The ivy blooms so round and green
And weaves a sheltering bow’r
VS 3
O the holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
The ivy fruits are black as night
And feed both beast and bird
Vs 4
O the holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
The ivy gives her nectar sweet
Whene'er the leaves do fall
copyright Jacqui Garner

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released December 12, 2022
Jacqui Gardner - new lyrics
Sandra Smith arrangement for 3 part choir

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The Lost Sound England, UK

THE LOST SOUND are a folk choir from Dartmoor, Devon. They love contemporary arrangements of traditional songs singing with clear, strong voices and a natural style. They aim to blend the choral and folk elements together to create wonderful sounds. They have supported Show Of Hands at the Royal Albert Hall and on tour and sung at Sidmouth Folk festival and concerts around the South West. ... more

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