Other arrangements of Holly Holy
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Holly Holy" by Neil Diamond: 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 A, 110 BPM.
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.
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About “Holly Holy”
- What key is "Holly Holy" by Neil Diamond played in?
- Holly Holy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Holly Holy"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Holly Holy" 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 "Holly Holy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Holly Holy"?
- "Holly Holy" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Holly Holy"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, D, Dsus4, E.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Holly Holy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Holly Holy" by Neil Diamond. 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 "Holly Holy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Holly Holy" 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.