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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Jolly Holiday" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jolly Holiday"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Jolly Holiday". Key of C, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.