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A Holly Jolly Christmas

· by Lady A

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Lyrics

Have a (Ab6)hol ly jol ly Christ mas.

It’s the best time (Adim)of the year.

Now, I don’t (D7)know if (Eb7)there’ll be (E7)snow, but (Eb7)have a cup of cheer.

Have a (Ab6)hol ly jol ly Christ mas.

And when you walk (Adim)down the street,

say hel lo to friends you (F#dim7)know and (Eb7)ev ’ry one you (Ab6)meet.

(Dbmaj7)Oh, (Bbm7)ho, the (Cm7)mis tle (F7)toe (Bbm7)hung where (Eb7)you can (Ab6)see.

(Gdim)Some (C7)bod y (Fm)waits for you.

(Bb7)Kiss him once for me.

Have a (Ab6)hol ly jol ly Christ mas.

And in case you (Adim)did n’t (Eb7)hear,

oh, by gol ly have a (Ab)hol ly (Fm7)jol ly (Bb7)Christ mas this (Ab)year.

(Dbmaj7)Oh, ho, the (Cm7)mis tle toe (Bbm7)hung where (Eb7)you can (Ab)see.

(Gdim)Some (C7)bod y (Fm)waits for you.

(Bb7)Kiss him once for me.

Have a (Ab6)hol ly jol ly Christ mas.

And in case you (Adim)did n’t (Eb7)hear,

oh, by gol ly, have a (Ab)hol (Cm)ly (Fm)jol (Ab)ly (Bb7)Christ mas

(Eb7)this year.

San (CN.C.)ta Claus is com in’ to town.

A Holly Jolly Christmas by Lady A — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Lady A in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Holly Jolly Christmas" use?: Just 21 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Adim, Adim7, Bb7, Bbm7, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lady A songs work for kids?: Try "I RUN TO YOU", "JUST A KISS", "DOWNTOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.