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Holly Tree chords by
Dar Williams
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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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F
F

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When the robin builds in the holly tree
Am
Am

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F
F

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It's a sign of life, its gentle victory
C
C

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Dm
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Well, today as I set to go
C
C

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F
F

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I saw a nest in a tree hollow
Verse 2
Am
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F
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Oh Emily, you're a brave girl
G
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Am
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With your husband gone
F
F

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to the other world
C
C

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Dm
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Sing a hymn while I light the fire
C
C

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F
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We'll be joined by a heavenly choir
Verse 3
F
F

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Here's the tansy and the
Dm
Dm

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chamomile tea for you to drink
F
F

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As the pain increases,
Dm
Dm

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well you only have to think
Em
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About a baby. We'll save the baby
Verse 4
Am
Am

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I placed a holly sprig by
F
F

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the doctor's door
Am
Am

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He has done this well
F
F

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and many times before
C
C

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He'll be careful which
Dm
Dm

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way he goes
C
C

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F
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But he's been kind to us farm widows
G
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And
Verse 5
Am
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F
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this I heard just the other day
Am
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That they came to buy,
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F

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and you chose to stay
C
C

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Dm
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Soon a child will help you reap and sow
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C

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F
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May he cast a long shadow
Verse 6
F
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But you say the trials are coming,
Dm
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you have felt the gathering forces
F
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And the galloping you hear is
Dm
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of one too many horses
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But rest your head my darling girl,
Dm
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C
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there won't be any danger
F
F

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Any Christian ever loved an
Dm
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in fant in a manger
Em
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Saves the baby. They'll save the baby
Interlude 1
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C
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Dm
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F
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Am
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Verse 7
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Now the pastor comes,
F
F

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shakes the farmer's hand
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Says, "The earth will bear
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F

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like the promised land"
C
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Dm
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You have heard the stories down below
C
C

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But God will bless this farm

hollow?
F
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Am
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Verse 8
C
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F
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Now the farmer's wife shudders,
Dm
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pulls the shawl up to her shoulder
F
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Every time she nears the hearth
Dm
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she feels a little colder
Em
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Where's the baby? There was a baby
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • F

  • C

  • Dm

  • G

  • Em

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Holly Tree by Dar Williams is A minor.

The primary chords used in Holly Tree are Am, F, C, Dm, G, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, F, C, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Holly Tree is approximately 90 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Holly Tree using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Holly Tree. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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