Lyrics

As the Holly Groweth Green
Green groweth the holly
So doth the ivy
Though winter’s blasts blow never so high,
Green groweth the holly
 
As the holly groweth green
And never changeth hue,
So I am, ever hath been,
Unto my lover true
Green groweth the holly
 
Green groweth the holly
So doth the ivy
Though winter’s blasts blow never so high,
Green groweth the holly
 
As the holly groweth green
With ivy all alone
When flowers cannot be seen
And greenwood leaves be gone,
Green groweth the holly
 
Green groweth the holly
So doth the ivy
Though winter’s blasts blow never so high,
Green groweth the holly
 
Now unto my love
Promise to thou I make
From all other only
To thou I me betake
Green groweth the holly
 
Green groweth the holly
So doth the ivy
Though winter’s blasts blow never so high,
Green groweth the holly
 
Adieu, mine own love,
Adieu, my special
Who hath my heart truly
Be sure, and ever shall,
Green groweth the holly
 
Green groweth the holly
So doth the ivy
Though winter’s blasts blow never so high,
Green groweth the holly
 
Words by King Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) arranged, altered and adapted by Beck Siàn
Guitar, recorder, vocals by Beck Siàn
Recorded by Jonathan Kershaw