The Holly And The Ivy

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The Holly And The Ivy

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Lyrics

The hol ly and (Bb)the (F)i vy, when they are both (Bb)full (C)grown, of (F)all the trees that are (Bb)in the (F)wood, the (C7)hol ly stands a (F)lone.

The hol ly bears (Bb)a (F)blos som as white as lil (Bb)y (C)flow’r, as (F)beau ti ful as are (Bb)snow the (F)fall, more (C7)beau ti ful each (F)lone.

The (F)hour.

The ris ing of (Bb)the (F)sun, the run ning of (Bb)the (C7)deer, the (F)play ing of the (Bb)pret ty (F)flute, sweet (C7)mu sic to the (Dm)ear.

Love ly (C7)mu sic far and (F)near.

The (F)hol ly bears (Bb)a (F)ber ry as red as an (Bb)y (C)rose, and we (F)some how seems more (Bb)mer (F)ry than (C7)an y tree that (F)grows.

But the hol ly bears (Bb)a (F)prick le as (Bb)sharp as it can (C7)be.

Just be ware the thorn might stick you, so (C7)pick it care ful (C)ly.

Oh, the (Dm)lone.

The (C)pret ti est I’ve (Bb)known,

to (Gm7)grace our love (Am7)ly (Bb)home, our love ly, (Bb7)lov ing (F)home.

The Holly And The Ivy by Traditional

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 155 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Holly And The Ivy”

What key is "The Holly And The Ivy" in?
"The Holly And The Ivy" by Traditional is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 155 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Holly And The Ivy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Holly And The Ivy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Holly And The Ivy" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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