The Holly She Bears a Berry,
This is an Easter carol from Cornwall which beautifully combines elements of paganism and older beliefs with Christianity.
lyrics
The holly she bears a berry as white as the milk
And Mary she bore Jesus all wrapped up in silk,
CHORUS:
And Mary she bore Jesus Our Saviour for to be,
And the first tree that's in the greenwood it was the holly.
Holly, holly, and the first tree that's in the greenwood it was the holly.
Oh the holly she bears a berry as green as the grass,
And Mary she bore Jesus who died on the cross.
CHORUS.
Oh the holly she bears a berry as black as coal,
And Mary she bore Jesus who died for us all.
CHORUS.
Oh the holly she bears a berry as blood it is red,
And we trust in Our Saviour who rose from the dead.
CHORUS.
credits
from Many's the Foolish Youth,
released January 23, 2021
Produced Recorded Mixed by DanDan FitzGerald Mastered by Mary Kettle
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Dearest Arooj, firstly thank you. My brother died this year n what can be said about such loss n sadness. I saw n heard you at The end of the Road in England. I spent many years in India n love all the music, poetry of your heritage. Thankyou Arooj❤️ ben1769
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