Is "Holly Holy" 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 "Holly Holy"?

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 "Holly Holy" use?

Just 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, D, Dsus4, E. Take it one section at a time.

What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?

Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Holly Holy

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)eyes

dream

of on

ly me,

where I am,

what I am,

what I be (A)lieve (A6)in.

Hol ly ho ly.

Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)dream,

want

ing on

ly you.

And she come,

and I run

just like the (A)wind (A6)will.

Hol ly ho ly.

(Sing!) Sing a song.

(E)(Sing!) Sing a song of songs.

(E)(Sing!) Sing it out!

Sing (A)it strong!

(Sing it!) (Sing it!) (Sing it!) (Sing it!) (A)Yeah!

(A)Yeah!

Call the (D)sun in the dead of the night, and the sun’s gon na rise in the sky.

Touch a (D)man who can’t walk up right, and that lame man, he gon na fly.

And I fly.

Yeah!

And I fly.

(E)Hol

ly ho

ly love,

take

a lone

ly child.

And the seed,

let it be

filled with to (A)mor (A6)row.

Hol ly ho ly.

(E)Hol

ly ho

ly dream,

dream

of on

ly you.

Hol

hol ly ho

ho ly sun.

Hol

hol ly ho

ly rain.

Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)love.

Holly Holy by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond 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 A at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to work on smooth chord voicings in the key of A, and at 110 BPM it moves at a steady pop-rock pulse that rewards relaxed, confident hands. Your right hand will cycle through A, Amaj7, and A6 shapes — notice these share common tones, so keep your fingers anchored and just move the one voice that changes. The trickier moments come when you shift to D and Dsus4, then resolve back; practice that D–Dsus4–D motion in isolation until the sus4 release feels automatic. Left hand has a mixed bass pattern, so you'll alternate between single roots and light rhythmic fills — don't rush these, lock them to your internal beat. I'd suggest hands-separate first at around 80 BPM, especially through the B and E transitions where the jump is wider and students often land late. Once each hand feels easy, bring them together and loop the verse progression until the chord changes disappear from your thinking. This is the piece that will build your confidence moving between major, maj7, and sixth chords — a skill that opens up dozens of songs in this style.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Holly Holy" 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 "Holly Holy"?: 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 "Holly Holy" use?: Just 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, D, Dsus4, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.