Holly Holy

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)eyes

dream of on

ly (D)me,

where I am,

what I am,

what I be (G)lieve

in.

Hol ly ho ly.

Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)dream,

want ing on

ly (D)you.

And she comes,

and I run

just like the (G)wind

will.

Hol ly ho ly.

(Sing!) Sing a song.

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

(D)(Sing!) Sing it out!

Sing (G)it strong!

(Sing!

Sing!

Sing!)

(G)Yeah!

(G)Yeah!

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

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

And I fly.

Yeah!

And I fly.

(D)Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)love,

take

a (G)lone

ly (D)child.

And the seed,

let it be

filled with to (G)mor

row.

Hol ly ho ly.

(D)Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)dream,

dream

’bout (G)on

ly (D)you.

Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)sun.

Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)rain.

Hol

ly (G)ho

ly (D)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 G at 94 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 "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.
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.