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Interactive piano tutorial for "Holly" by Terry Jacks, in B minor at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Holly by Terry Jacks
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Holly" by Terry Jacks, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · pop · indie
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic · yearning
Signaturegentle rock ballad with a wistful, longing feel
B minor
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Bm
Dmaj7
Em
G
Em7
A
F♯
B
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusInstrumentalChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
soft, arpeggiated chords providing the harmonic foundation
bass guitar
warm, supportive low end that anchors the harmony
electric guitar
clean, melodic lead lines that weave around the vocal melody
drums
steady, understated 4/4 beat with a light kick and snare pattern
organ
subtle, sustained pads that add depth and a vintage texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Y' Don't Fight the Sea (1975)

All of Y' Don't Fight the Sea
Artist

Terry Jacks

Terry Jacks is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who grew up in Vancouver. He started out in the mid-1960s as a guitarist and vocalist with the Vancouver band the Chessmen before finding solo success in the early 1970s with soft pop and easy listening material. His 1974 single 'Seasons in the Sun' reached number one in over ten countries and remains the work he is most associated with.

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Good to know

What key is "Holly" in?

"Holly" by Terry Jacks is in B minor.

What is the tempo of "Holly"?

"Holly" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Holly"?

The core progression is Bm, Dmaj7, Em, G, Em7, and A, built around the B minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Holly"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and organ.

Can I get a piano roll for "Holly"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Holly" by Terry Jacks into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Holly" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Holly" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in B minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Holly" on?

"Holly" appears on Y' Don't Fight the Sea (1975).

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