The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional Christmas Carol that was first published by Cecil Sharp. The Holly and the Ivy has six verses in total. Of all the Christmas Carols The Holly and the Ivy is one of the most up-beat. The composer of The holly and the Ivy is unfortunately unknown, but the tune of The Holly and the Ivy is thought to date back several centuries.
Below you can find our piano sheet music for The Holly and the Ivy and our string quartet sheet music for The Holly and the Ivy.


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
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir