What key is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" in?

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Michael Buble is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "A Holly Jolly Christmas" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "A Holly Jolly Christmas" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Michael Buble can I play here?

Try "LOST", "IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY", "EVERYTHING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Have a 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 snow, but let’s all give a (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 know and ev ’ry one you (C)meet.

(F)Oh, ho, the (Em7)mis tle (A7)toe (F)hung where you can (C)see.

(Dm)Some 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 (G7)Christ mas this (C)year.

Have a (D)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, it’s the best time (D#dim)of the (A7)year.

I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but let’s all give a (D)cheer.

Have a hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and when you walk (D#dim)down the (A7)street,

say hel lo to friends you know and ev ’ry one you (D)meet.

(G)Oh, ho, the (F#m7)mis tle (B7)toe (G)hung where you can (D)see.

(Em)Some bod y (Bm)waits for you, (E7)kiss her once for (A7)me.

Have a (D)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and in case you (D#dim)did n’t (A7)hear,

oh, by gol ly, have a (D)hol ly jol ly (A7)Christ mas this (D)year!

Yeah!

A Holly Jolly Christmas by Michael Buble

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

What key is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" in?: "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Michael Buble is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Holly Jolly Christmas" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "A Holly Jolly Christmas" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Michael Buble can I play here?: Try "LOST", "IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY", "EVERYTHING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.