Jolly Holiday

by Sherman Brothers

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Lyrics

(Dm)Ain’t it a glo ri ous (G)day?

(Dm)Right as a morn in’ in (G)May.

I (C)feel like (Ebdim)I could (Dm)fly.

(E)’Ave you ev er seen the (Am)grass so green,

(D7)or a blu er (G)sky?

Oh, (Dm)it’s a jol ly (G)’ol i day with (Dm)Ma ry.

(C)Ma ry makes your ’eart so light!

(E)When the day is gray and or di (Am)nar y,

(D)Ma ry makes the sun shine (G7)bright!

Oh, (Dm)’ap pi ness is (G)bloom in’ all a (Dm)round ’er.

(G)The (C)daf fo dils are smil in’ at the (Am)dove.

(C)When (F)Ma ry ’olds your ’and, you (C)feel so (Em)grand, your (F)’eart starts beat in’ like a (C)big brass (G)band!

Oh, (C)it’s a jol ly ’ol i day with (Em7)Ma ry;

(A)no (Dm)won der that it’s (G)Ma ry that we (C)love!

(Dm)Now it then, what ’d be (G)nice?

(Dm)We’ll start with rasp ber ry (G)ice, and (C)then some (Ebdim)cakes and (Dm)tea.

(E)Or der what you will, there’ll (Am)be no bill,

(D7)com pli men ta (G)ry.

Oh, (Dm)it’s a jol ly (G)hol i day with (Dm)you, Bert.

(C)Gen tle men like you are few.

(E)Though you’re just a dia mond in the (Am)rough, Bert,

(D)un der neath your blood is (G7)blue!

You’d (Dm)nev er think of (G)press ing your ad (Dm)van tage.

(G)For (C)bear ance is the hall mark of your (Am)creed.

(C)A (F)la dy need n’t fear when (C)you are (Em)near, your (F)sweet gen til i ty is (C)crys tal (G)clear!

Oh, (C)it’s a jol ly hol i day with (Em7)you, Bert;

(A)a (Dm)jol ly, jol ly (G)hol i day with (C)you!

Jolly Holiday by Sherman Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Jolly Holiday by Sherman Brothers 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 C at 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Jolly Holiday" 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 "Jolly Holiday"?
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.