Happy Xmas (War Is Over) is a Christmas song by the English rock band the Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and released as a single on 1 December 1971. The song is a plea for peace, with the refrain “Happy Xmas (war is over)”.
The song was recorded at Lennon’s home studio in Tittenhurst Park, Ascot, Berkshire, England, in October 1971. It was produced by sLennon and Phil Spector. The song features a simple acoustic guitar accompaniment by Lennon, and backing vocals by Ono and the Harlem Community Choir.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and has become a Christmas standard.
In addition to its message of peace, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) is also a celebration of the human spirit. The song’s message of hope and unity is particularly relevant today, as we face many challenges around the world.
So let us all take a moment to listen to Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and reflect on its message of peace and hope. May we all have a happy and peaceful holiday season.
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“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”
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 (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The road is so long (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let’s stop all the fight (now)
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 (war is over)
And what have we done (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
And a new one just begun (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you have fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear one (war is over)
The old and the young (now)
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
Happy Christmas!