(G)So this is (G)X mas
and what have you (Am)done,
an oth er year (D7)o ver,
a new one just be (G)gun.
And so this is (C)X mas,
I hope you have (Dm)fun,
the near and the (G)dear ones,
the (G7)old and the (C)young.
A mer ry, mer ry (F)X mas
and a hap py New (G)Year.
Let’s hope it’s a (Dm)good one
with (G7)out an y (C)fear.
And (D7)so this is (G)X mas is o for weak and for (Am)strong; you want the rich and the (D7sus)poor ones, (D7)is o the road is so (G)long.
And so hap py (C)X mas is (F6)o for (C)black and for (Dm)white, you want for the yel low and (G7sus)red ones.
(G7)is o Let’s stop all the (C)fights.
A mer ry, mer ry (F)X mas
and a hap py New (G)Year.
Let’s hope it’s a (Dm)good one
with out an y (C)fear.
And (D7)so this is (C)fear.
(G)War is (C)o (G)ver (Am)if you want it.
(D7)War is o ver (G)now.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 83 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 G with a tempo of 83 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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