Holly Holy

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Holly Holy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 110 BPM.

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

Where are the chord symbols for "Holly Holy" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Holly Holy" is in A.
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.
Does "Holly Holy" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Holly Holy" is in the key of A at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Holly Holy"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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