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Have a (C)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, it’s the best time (C#dim)of the (G7)year.
I don’t know if there’ll be (Gdim)snow, but (G7)have a cup of (C)cheer.
Have a hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and when you walk (C#dim)down the (G7)street,
say hel lo to friends you (Gdim)know and (G7)ev ’ry one you (C)meet.
(F)Oh, ho, the (Em)mis tle toe (Dm)hung where (G7)you can (C)see.
(Dm)Some (E7)bod y (Am)waits for you, (D7)kiss her once for (G7)me.
Have a (C)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and in case you (C#dim)did n’t (G7)hear,
oh, by gol ly, have a (C)hol ly jol ly (D7)Christ mas (G7)this (C)year.
Have a (C)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, it’s the best time (C#dim)of the (G7)year.
I don’t know if there’ll be (Gdim)snow, but (G7)have a cup of (C)cheer.
Have a hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and when you walk (C#dim)down the (G7)street,
say hel lo to friends you (Gdim)know and (G7)ev ’ry one you (C)meet.
(F)Oh, ho, the (Em)mis tle toe (Dm)hung where (G7)you can (C)see.
(Dm)Some (E7)bod y (Am)waits for you, (D7)kiss her once for (G7)me.
Have a (C)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and in case you (C#dim)did n’t (G7)hear,
oh, by gol ly, have a (C)hol ly jol ly (D7)Christ mas (G7)this (C)year.
Have a (D7)Christ mas
(G7)this (C)year.
A Holly Jolly Christmas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Holly Jolly Christmas" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 105 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “A Holly Jolly Christmas”
- Can I play "A Holly Jolly Christmas" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Holly Jolly Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Johnny Marks played in?
- A Holly Jolly Christmas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
- "A Holly Jolly Christmas" was originally performed by Johnny Marks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johnny Marks can I play here?
- Try "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Holly Jolly Christmas" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Holly Jolly Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


