The Holly And The Ivy

by Traditional
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The (Bb)hol ly and the (F)i vy, when (Bb)they are both full (C)grown, of (F)all the trees that are (Bb)in the (F)wood, the (C7)hol ly bears the (F)crown.

The (Bb)ris ing of the (F)sun and the (Bb)run ning of the (C7)deer.

The (F)play ing of the (Bb)mer ry (F)or gan, sweet (C7)sing ing in the (F)choir.

The (F)hol ly and the (C)i vy, when (F)they are both full (C)grown, (G)of (C)all the trees that are (F)in the (C)wood, (Am)the (G7)hol ly bears the (C)crown.

The Holly And The Ivy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Holly And The Ivy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “The Holly And The Ivy”

Can I play "The Holly And The Ivy" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Holly And The Ivy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Holly And The Ivy" by Traditional played in?
The Holly And The Ivy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Holly And The Ivy"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Holly And The Ivy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Holly And The Ivy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Holly And The Ivy"?
"The Holly And The Ivy" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Holly And The Ivy"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Holly And The Ivy" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Holly And The Ivy"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Holly And The Ivy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.