Christmas In Hollis

by Run DMC
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of Christmas In Hollis

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

It was De cem ber twen ty fourth on Hol lis Ave.

in the dark, when I seen a man chill in’ with his dog in the park.

I ap proached him ver y slow ly with my heart full of fear, looked at his dog: oh my god, an ill rein deer.

But (Eb5)then I was ill in’ ’cause that (Dbsus)man had a beard and a (Eb)bag full of good ies.

Twelve o’ clock had neared, so I (Eb5)turned my head a sec ond and the was gone, but he (Eb)must ’ve dropped his wal let smack dead on the lawn.

I (Eb5)picked the wal let up and then I (Dbsus)took a pause, took out the (Eb5)li cense and it (CN.C.)cold said, “San ta Claus.” A (Eb5)mil lion dol lars in it, cold (Dbsus)hun dreds of Gs, e (Eb)nough to buy a boat, match ing car with ease.

But I’d (Eb5)nev er steal from San ta, ’cause (Dbsus)that ain’t right, so I was (Eb)go ing home to mail it back to him that night.

But when I (Eb5)got home, I bugged ’cause (Dbsus)un der the tree was a (Eb)let ter from San ta, and the (CN.C.)dough was for me!

It’s (CN.C.)Christ mas time in Hol lis, Queens.

Mom’s cook in’ chick en and col lard greens, rice and (Eb5)stuf fing, mac a (CN.C.)ro ni and cheese; and San ta put gifts un der Christ mas trees.

Dec o rate the (Eb5)house with (CN.C.)lights at night; snow’s on the ground, snow white, so bright.

In the fire (Eb5)place is the (CN.C.)yule log be neath the mis tle toe as we drink egg nog.

The (Eb5)rhymes that you hear are the of Dar ryl’s, but (Eb5)each and ev ’ry year we bust (CN.C.)Christ mas car ols.

(Eb5)Rhymes so loud and proud, you hear it.

It’s (Eb)Christ mas time and we got the spir it.

(Eb5)Jack Frost chill in’, the is out, and (Eb5)that’s what Christ mas is (CN.C.)all a bout.

The (Eb5)time is now, the is here, and the (Eb)whole wide world is filled with cheer.

My (CN.C.)name’s D.

M.

C.

with the mic in my hand, and I’m chill in’ and cool in’, just like a snow man.

So o pen your eyes, lend us an ear; we wan na say, “Mer ry Christ mas and Hap py New Year!”

Christmas In Hollis — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Christmas In Hollis" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Christmas In Hollis

Why does "Christmas In Hollis" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Christmas In Hollis".
What key is "Christmas In Hollis" by Run DMC played in?
Christmas In Hollis is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmas In Hollis"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Christmas In Hollis" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Christmas In Hollis"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Christmas In Hollis"?
"Christmas In Hollis" was originally performed by Run DMC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Christmas In Hollis"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: B, C, Dbsus4, E, Eb, Ebpow, F#m.
Is this real sheet music for "Christmas In Hollis"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Christmas In Hollis".
Can I see all the notes in "Christmas In Hollis"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 96 BPM.

More songs you might like