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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · D · Am
Holly Jolly Christmas Chords – Harmonica
Burl Ives’s classic Christmas song from the 1964 TV special. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a light, bouncy rhythm to match the cheerful mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G7
F – C
C – G7
F – C
Chorus
F – C
G7 – C
F – C
G7 – C
Verse 2
C – G7
F – C
C – G7
F – C
Chorus
F – C
G7 – C
F – C
G7 – C
C – G7
F – C
C – G7
F – C (×2)
G7 – C
F – C
G7 – C
Bridge
F – C
F – C – G7
F – C (×2)
F – C – G7 – C
Chorus
F – C
G7 – C
F – C
G7 – C
Practice tip: The G7 chord is only one finger different from a C chord, so practice switching between C and G7 quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Holly Jolly Christmas"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, D and Am.
Is "Holly Jolly Christmas" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Holly Jolly Christmas" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Holly Jolly Christmas"?
It was written by Johnny Marks, and released in 1965.