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.
Happy Xmas by John Lennon
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 99 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Happy Xmas”
- What key is "Happy Xmas" in?
- "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon is in the key of A with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Happy Xmas" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Happy Xmas" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Happy Xmas"?
- This arrangement of "Happy Xmas" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, E, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Happy Xmas" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES", "WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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