Jolly Holiday

by Sherman Brothers
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Lyrics

(Dm)Ain’t it a glo ri ous (G)day?

(Dm)Right as a morn in’ in (G)May.

I (C)feel like (Ebdim)I could (Dm)fly.

(E)’Ave you ev er seen the (Am)grass so green,

(D7)or a blu er (G)sky?

Oh, (Dm)it’s a jol ly (G)’ol i day with (Dm)Ma ry.

(C)Ma ry makes your ’eart so light!

(E)When the day is gray and or di (Am)nar y,

(D)Ma ry makes the sun shine (G7)bright!

Oh, (Dm)’ap pi ness is (G)bloom in’ all a (Dm)round ’er.

(G)The (C)daf fo dils are smil in’ at the (Am)dove.

(C)When (F)Ma ry ’olds your ’and, you (C)feel so (Em)grand, your (F)’eart starts beat in’ like a (C)big brass (G)band!

Oh, (C)it’s a jol ly ’ol i day with (Em7)Ma ry;

(A)no (Dm)won der that it’s (G)Ma ry that we (C)love!

(Dm)Now it then, what ’d be (G)nice?

(Dm)We’ll start with rasp ber ry (G)ice, and (C)then some (Ebdim)cakes and (Dm)tea.

(E)Or der what you will, there’ll (Am)be no bill,

(D7)com pli men ta (G)ry.

Oh, (Dm)it’s a jol ly (G)hol i day with (Dm)you, Bert.

(C)Gen tle men like you are few.

(E)Though you’re just a dia mond in the (Am)rough, Bert,

(D)un der neath your blood is (G7)blue!

You’d (Dm)nev er think of (G)press ing your ad (Dm)van tage.

(G)For (C)bear ance is the hall mark of your (Am)creed.

(C)A (F)la dy need n’t fear when (C)you are (Em)near, your (F)sweet gen til i ty is (C)crys tal (G)clear!

Oh, (C)it’s a jol ly hol i day with (Em7)you, Bert;

(A)a (Dm)jol ly, jol ly (G)hol i day with (C)you!

Jolly Holiday — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Jolly Holiday" by Sherman Brothers: 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Jolly Holiday”

What key is "Jolly Holiday" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Jolly Holiday is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jolly Holiday"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jolly Holiday" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Jolly Holiday"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jolly Holiday"?
"Jolly Holiday" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Jolly Holiday" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jolly Holiday" by Sherman Brothers. 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 "Jolly Holiday" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Jolly Holiday" 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.