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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Holly And The Ivy" 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 Bb, 155 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Holly And The Ivy"?
- 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 "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 155 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.
- 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 "The Holly And The Ivy". Key of Bb, 155 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.