Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

by John Lennon
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Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

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John Lennon82 BPM
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Lyrics

So this is (F)X mas

and what have you (Gm)done,

an oth er year (C7)o ver,

a new one just be (F)gun.

And (F7)so this is (Bb)X mas,

I hope you have (Cm)fun,

the the near and the (F)dear ones,

the (F7)old and the (Bb)young.

A (Bb7)mer ry, mer ry (Eb)X mas

and a hap py New (F)Year.

Let’s hope it’s a (Cm)good one,

with out an y (Bb)fear.

And (F)so this is (F)X mas

for weak and for (Gm)strong;

the rich and the (C7)poor ones,

the road is so be (F)long.

And (F7)so hap py (Bb)X mas,

for black and for (Cm)white,

for the yel low and (F)red ones,

let’s (F7)stop all the (Bb)fights.

A (Bb7)mer ry, mer ry (Eb)X mas

and a hap py New (F)Year.

Let’s hope it’s a (Cm)good one,

with out an y (Bb)fear.

And (F)so this is (C)fear.

(F)War is o ver (Gm)if you want it.

(C7)War is o ver (F)now.

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”

What key is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" in?
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" 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 (War Is Over)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" 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 "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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