“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon & Yoko Ono

INTRODUCTION

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is a Christmas song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1971. The song has become a holiday classic, blending the festive spirit with a strong message of peace.

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics

(Happy Christmas Kyoko)
(Happy Christmas Julian)

So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The road is so long
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red one
Let’s stop all the fight

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now

la, la, ah, ah
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)

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HISTORY

The song was written as part of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s peace campaign against the Vietnam War. They recorded it in New York City in October 1971, with the Harlem Community Choir adding background vocals. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” was released as a single in the United States in December 1971 and in the United Kingdom the following year. The song’s title and message are a continuation of Lennon and Ono’s billboard campaign, which proclaimed, “WAR IS OVER! If You Want It.”

CONCLUSION

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” stands as more than just a Christmas song; it is a timeless plea for peace and an enduring part of Lennon and Ono’s legacy. Its powerful message continues to resonate, reminding listeners of the possibility of a world without war.