Happy Xmas

by John Lennon
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Happy Xmas" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 99 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Happy Xmas

Can I play "Happy Xmas" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Happy Xmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon played in?
Happy Xmas is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happy Xmas"?
The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Happy Xmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Happy Xmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Happy Xmas"?
"Happy Xmas" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Happy Xmas"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, E, Em, G.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES", "WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Happy Xmas"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Happy Xmas" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Happy Xmas"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Happy Xmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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