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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.