Words toHappy Xmas (War Is Over)
John Lennon
- Length
- 3:36
- Singing starts
- 0:00
- Chorus
- 3×first at 0:32
- Lines
- 44
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Side A · 01 — The words to Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) lyrics: how it starts.
Liner notes, live
Happy Christmas, Kyoko
Happy Christmas, Julian
So, this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Side A · 02 — How to sing it
How to sing “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” with lyricspin.
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” runs about 3:36. The singing starts right away, so be ready on the first beat. The chorus comes around 3 times, first at 0:32: that's where the whole room joins in. 44 lines in all.
- 01
Put it on.
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Let it listen.
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- 03
Sing.
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Side B · 01 — Dig the crate
More sing-alongs.
Bonus track — Plan the night
Make a night of it.
Family karaoke night, a party playlist, a sisterhood night where the whole room takes the chorus. Pick a room, grab a setlist, sing the real songs.