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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 99 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Happy Xmas”
- Can I learn "Happy Xmas" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Happy Xmas" with hands-separate practice in A at 99 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Happy Xmas"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Happy Xmas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Happy Xmas"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Happy Xmas" is in the key of A at 99 BPM.
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