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(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) — Piano Lead Sheet
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 83 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)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is in G.
- 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)"?
- 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.
- Does "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is in the key of G at 83 BPM.
- What chords are in "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.