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Holly Jolly Christmas

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas was written by Johnny Marks in 1962. It was originally recorded by The Quinto Sisters and gained popularity when Burl Ives re-recorded it for the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The song has become one of the most popular Christmas songs in the United States.

Key: C

Introduction:

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         C                                                                  G7  
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                                                                    G7  
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  
Hey, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see,
Dm             Am                  D7          Am     D7    G  
Somebody' s waiting there, kiss her once for me.
         C                                                             G7  
Have a holly, jolly Christmas and in case you didn' t hear,
                            C                 D7            G7     C  
Oh, by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.