The Holly and The Ivy Lyrics by The Woman In White Cast
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The Woman In White Cast - The Holly and The Ivy Lyrics
CONGREGATION
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.
The holly bears a berry
as red as any blood;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to do poor sinners good.
GIRL
The holly bears a brickle
as sharp as any thorn;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all
ANNE: No!
ALL
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.
Oh the rising of the sun,
and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ,
sweet singing in the choir.
ALL
Forever after as man and wife
Dancing through life,
Merrily, merrily
She is a source of pride in his arms,
Bride in his arms,
Verily, verily.
Off to a life of contentment and bliss
No other day is as happy as this!
Time for rejoicing and time for a kiss
Here's to the bride and groom
Cheers to the bride and groom
Here's to the bride and groom
(ANNE CATHERICK DECIDES TO HELP LAURA)
ANNE
Lady Laura Glyde
Lady Laura Glyde
The church bells are ringing
They call out to warn yuou
But even my warnings were too late to
Save you
Now your fate is sealed
How can he be stopped?
You'll be the lady of
Blackwater House
All the romms filled with sorrow
The lake filled with teardrops
Where you're at his mercy
And he knows no mercy
I can't let this come to pass
I can't let you
Suffer as I did
I must journey to your side
So unlike me
You won't be friendless
So unlike me
You won't be friendless
(THE RETURN FROM THE HONEYMOON)
MARIAN: Welcome to your new home, Lady Glyde!
Laura? What is it? Laura!
(to Fosco) There's something wrong.
FOSCO: She is just tired.
MARIAN: no, I must go to her.
FOSCO: She will come round.
You live in her shadow!
MARIAN: If I do, then it is because I am comfortable there!
FOSCO: She is lovely. But you, Miss Halcombe are beyond all compare!
(MARIAN HEARS THE TRUTH FROM LAURA)
LAURA: Leave me alone. I don't need your help.
MARIAN
Laura you know you can trust me
Please let me know what is wrong?
We seem so far apart
And it breaks my heart.
LAURA
Trust you, now why should I trust you?
When your advice lead me here
Straight from the wedding prayer
To complete despair
He only wants my money
Though he's a baronet
He is steeped in debt.
I'll show you how he loves me
I think you ought to see!
His love is on display
A mark for ev'ryday
You said "He's all a man should be!"
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.
The holly bears a berry
as red as any blood;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to do poor sinners good.
GIRL
The holly bears a brickle
as sharp as any thorn;
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all
ANNE: No!
ALL
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.
Oh the rising of the sun,
and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ,
sweet singing in the choir.
ALL
Forever after as man and wife
Dancing through life,
Merrily, merrily
She is a source of pride in his arms,
Bride in his arms,
Verily, verily.
Off to a life of contentment and bliss
No other day is as happy as this!
Time for rejoicing and time for a kiss
Here's to the bride and groom
Cheers to the bride and groom
Here's to the bride and groom
(ANNE CATHERICK DECIDES TO HELP LAURA)
ANNE
Lady Laura Glyde
Lady Laura Glyde
The church bells are ringing
They call out to warn yuou
But even my warnings were too late to
Save you
Now your fate is sealed
How can he be stopped?
You'll be the lady of
Blackwater House
All the romms filled with sorrow
The lake filled with teardrops
Where you're at his mercy
And he knows no mercy
I can't let this come to pass
I can't let you
Suffer as I did
I must journey to your side
So unlike me
You won't be friendless
So unlike me
You won't be friendless
(THE RETURN FROM THE HONEYMOON)
MARIAN: Welcome to your new home, Lady Glyde!
Laura? What is it? Laura!
(to Fosco) There's something wrong.
FOSCO: She is just tired.
MARIAN: no, I must go to her.
FOSCO: She will come round.
You live in her shadow!
MARIAN: If I do, then it is because I am comfortable there!
FOSCO: She is lovely. But you, Miss Halcombe are beyond all compare!
(MARIAN HEARS THE TRUTH FROM LAURA)
LAURA: Leave me alone. I don't need your help.
MARIAN
Laura you know you can trust me
Please let me know what is wrong?
We seem so far apart
And it breaks my heart.
LAURA
Trust you, now why should I trust you?
When your advice lead me here
Straight from the wedding prayer
To complete despair
He only wants my money
Though he's a baronet
He is steeped in debt.
I'll show you how he loves me
I think you ought to see!
His love is on display
A mark for ev'ryday
You said "He's all a man should be!"
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