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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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 152 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 (War Is Over)”
- What key is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon played in?
- Happy Xmas (War Is Over) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" 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 (War Is Over)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?
- "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.