Holly Holy

by Neil Diamond
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Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)eyes

dream

of on

ly me,

where I am,

what I am,

what I be (A)lieve (A6)in.

Hol ly ho ly.

Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)dream,

want

ing on

ly you.

And she come,

and I run

just like the (A)wind (A6)will.

Hol ly ho ly.

(Sing!) Sing a song.

(E)(Sing!) Sing a song of songs.

(E)(Sing!) Sing it out!

Sing (A)it strong!

(Sing it!) (Sing it!) (Sing it!) (Sing it!) (A)Yeah!

(A)Yeah!

Call the (D)sun in the dead of the night, and the sun’s gon na rise in the sky.

Touch a (D)man who can’t walk up right, and that lame man, he gon na fly.

And I fly.

Yeah!

And I fly.

(E)Hol

ly ho

ly love,

take

a lone

ly child.

And the seed,

let it be

filled with to (A)mor (A6)row.

Hol ly ho ly.

(E)Hol

ly ho

ly dream,

dream

of on

ly you.

Hol

hol ly ho

ho ly sun.

Hol

hol ly ho

ly rain.

Hol

ly (A)ho

ly (E)love.

Holly Holy by Neil Diamond

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to work on smooth chord voicings in the key of A, and at 110 BPM it moves at a steady pop-rock pulse that rewards relaxed, confident hands.

Your right hand will cycle through A, Amaj7, and A6 shapes — notice these share common tones, so keep your fingers anchored and just move the one voice that changes.

The trickier moments come when you shift to D and Dsus4, then resolve back; practice that D–Dsus4–D motion in isolation until the sus4 release feels automatic.

Left hand has a mixed bass pattern, so you'll alternate between single roots and light rhythmic fills — don't rush these, lock them to your internal beat.

I'd suggest hands-separate first at around 80 BPM, especially through the B and E transitions where the jump is wider and students often land late.

Once each hand feels easy, bring them together and loop the verse progression until the chord changes disappear from your thinking.

This is the piece that will build your confidence moving between major, maj7, and sixth chords — a skill that opens up dozens of songs in this style.

About “Holly Holy

What key is "Holly Holy" in?
"Holly Holy" by Neil Diamond is in the key of A with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Holly Holy" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Holly Holy" 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.
What chords are used in "Holly Holy"?
This arrangement of "Holly Holy" uses 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, D, Dsus4, E.
How long does it take to learn "Holly Holy" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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