The Holly And The Ivy

by Christmas Carol
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Lyrics

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

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

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

The (C)hol ly and (F)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 (C)hol ly bears (G)the (C)crown.

The Holly And The Ivy by Christmas Carol

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 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 Christmas Carol is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 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 Christmas Carol can I play here?
Try "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Away In A Manger", "Coventry Carol". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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