Holy

by Nichole Nordeman

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Da da da

da da da

da ya ya ya, You are ho ly.

(Dbsus2)How man y roads did I trav el be fore I walked down one that led me to You?

And (Dbsus2)how man y dreams did un rav el be fore I be lieved in a (Eb)hope that was

true?

And how long,

how far?

What was meant to ful fill on ly emp tied me still,

and all You ev er want ed: on ly me

on (Dbmaj9)my knees

sing ing, β€œHo ly,

ho ly.”

And some how all that mat (Dbmaj9)ters now is, You are ho ly,

ho ly.

Da da da

da da da

da ya ya ya,

You are ho ly.

(Dbsus2)How man y deaths did I die be fore I was a wak ened to new life

a gain?

And how man (Db)y half truths did I bear wit ness to ’til the proof was dis proved in the end?

And how ly.

And all I have is grat (Bb)i tude

to of fer You.

(Da da da

da da da

da ya My whole life.

You are Ho ly.

And

some how all that mat (Dbmaj9)ters now is You,

ho ly.

(Da da da

da da da

da ya ya ya,

You are ho ly.) Da da da some how all that mat (Dbmaj9)ters now is, da You are ho ly, You are ho ly.

(Da da da On ly me da on (Dbmaj9)my knees, da sing ing ho ly You are ho ly.

Da da da Some how all that mat (Dbmaj9)ters now is, da You are ho ly, You are ho ly.

Ho ly,

ho ly y,

ho ly.

Holy by Nichole Nordeman β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œHoly” by Nichole Nordeman in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Holy" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Holy" use?
Just 18 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bbm7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Nichole Nordeman songs work for kids?
Try "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF", "HOLD ON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.