A Holly Jolly Christmas

by Johnny Marks
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Lyrics

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 snow, but have a cup of (C)cheer.

Have a (C)hol ly jol ly Christ mas, and when you walk (C#dim)down the (G7)street,

say hel lo to friends you know, and have a cup of (C)cheer.

Have a ev ’ry one you (C)meet.

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

Some bod y 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

this (C)year.

A Holly Jolly Christmas — Simple Sheet Music

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"A Holly Jolly Christmas" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Holly Jolly Christmas"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Holly Jolly Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Holly Jolly Christmas". Key of C, 140 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.