Learn "HAPPY XMAS" by John Lennon on Piano

Master "HAPPY XMAS" by John Lennon with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Holiday/Christmas arrangement is in the key of A at 99 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 99 BPM.

Lyrics

So this is (A)X mas, and what have you (Bm)done? An oth er year (E)o ver, a new one just be (A)gun. And so this is (D)X mas; I hope you have (Em)fun, the near and the (A)dear ones, the old and the (D)young. A mer ry, mer ry (G)X mas and a hap py New (A)Year. Let’s hope it’s a (Em)good one with out an y (D)fear. And so this is (A)X mas for weak and for (Bm)strong. The rich and the (E)poor ones, the road is so (A)long. And so, hap py (D)X mas for black and for (Em)white, for the yel low and (A)red ones; let’s stop all the (D)fights. A mer ry, mer ry (G)X mas and a hap py New (A)Year. Let’s hope it’s a (Em)good one with out an y (D)fear. And so this is (D)fear. (A)War is o ver (Bm)if you want it; (E)war is o ver (A)now.

Song Details

Key
A
Tempo
99 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Happy Xmas" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.