Holly Jolly Christmas
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G C G7 C
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
C Edim G
It's the best time of the year
G7 Cdim G7 Edim
I don't know if there'll be snow
G7 Fdim C G9
But have a cup of cheer
C G7 C
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
C Edim G
And when you walk down the street
G7 Cdim G7 Edim
Say hello to friends you know
G7 Fdim C
And ev'ryone you meet
Bridge
F Em
Oh, ho, the mistletoe
Dm7 G7 C
Hung where you can see
Fdim G7 Am Am7
Somebody waits for you;
D9 Am7 D7 D9 G G7
Kiss her once for me
C G7 C
Have a holly jolly Christmas
C Edim G
And in case you didn't hear
G7 Cdim G7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G
Oh by golly, have a holly, jolly
D7 Dm7 G7 C
Christmas this year
How to play Holly Jolly Christmas
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.