Holly Jolly Christmas
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[Intro ]
C
C G
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year,
C G7
I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.
C G
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street,
C
Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.
F Em Dm C
Ho, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see,
Dm Am D Am G
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me.
C G
Have a holly, jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear,
C D G C
Oh, by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.
{Instrumental}
C G C G C D G C
C G
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street,
C
Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.
F Em Dm C
Ho, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see,
Dm Am D Am G
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me.
C G
Have a holly, jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear,
C D G C
Oh, by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.
C D G C
Oh, by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.
Outro
C
How to play Holly Jolly Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.