A progression of verses about four holiday staples. Incidentally, each of the four can also be a girl’s name, leaving the purposefully ambiguous lyrics open to multiple interpretations.
[Verse 1]
Holly
She really makes the season jolly
Decked divinely head-to-toe
Lovely green and scarlet bows
Holdin' me, oh my, oh golly
[Chorus 2]
Oh when the snow starts a-fallin’ and it covers up the town
It's such a cozy fire when that Holly hangs around
What a lucky, lucky boy
A holiday with Holly, Carol, Candy, and Joy
[Verse 2]
Candy
Sweeter than a sip of brandy
Peppermint and buttered rum
Tempting as a sugar plum
Cooler than a summer shandy
[Chorus 2]
Oh when the snow starts a-fallin' and I crave a sugar fix
She’s so confectionary, Candy's always in the mix
What a lucky, lucky boy
A holiday with Holly, Carol, Candy, and Joy
[Verse 3]
Carol
Such a very merry girl
A lovely song upon her lips
Tempo rises and it dips
Dolled up in her gay apparel
[Chorus 3]
Oh when the snow starts a-fallin' and the nights are so long
Carol sends me when she's singin' all those old-fashioned songs
What a lucky, lucky boy
A holiday with Holly, Carol, Candy, and Joy
[Verse 4]
Joy
Bright and sunny if it's snowy
When there's a frown upon my face
Detective Joy is on the case
Shinin' like a brand new toy
[Chorus 4]
Oh when the snow starts a-fallin’ in that chilly time of year
Joy is overflowing with a heap of Christmas cheer
What a lucky, lucky boy
A holiday with Holly, Carol, Candy, and Joy
Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy was written by Ray Jacildo & JD McPherson.