Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

(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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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About “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”

Can I play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" 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 (War Is Over)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon played in?
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) is arranged in the key of G 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 83 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)"?
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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.
Can a complete beginner play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?
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 (War Is Over)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?
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 (War Is Over)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.