Other arrangements of Christmas In Hollis
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Christmas In Hollis" by Run DMC in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Christmas In Hollis" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Christmas In Hollis" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 96 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Christmas In Hollis"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Christmas In Hollis" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Christmas In Hollis"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Christmas In Hollis" is in the key of Ab at 96 BPM.
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