Other arrangements of Christmas In Hollis
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Christmas In Hollis" by Run DMC: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Christmas In Hollis" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Christmas In Hollis" by Run DMC. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Christmas In Hollis" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Christmas In Hollis" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.