Composer

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John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:57

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a Christmas song written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1971 as a single by the Plastic Ono Band. The song was recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City in late October 1971, with the Harlem Community Choir joining Lennon and Ono on the chorus. The song features a simple melody and lyrics that convey a message of peace and hope for the holiday season. The song begins with the lyrics "So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, and a new one just begun." The first verse reflects on the events of the past year and encourages listeners to think about what they have accomplished and what they can do to make the world a better place. The chorus, sung by the Harlem Community Choir, repeats the phrase "War is over, if you want it" as a call to action for peace. The second verse of the song focuses on the future and the hope for a better world. Lennon sings, "And so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong, for rich and for poor ones, the world is so wrong." The lyrics acknowledge the inequalities and injustices in the world, but also express a belief that change is possible. The song features several musical movements, including a simple guitar riff that repeats throughout the song, a chorus sung by the Harlem Community Choir, and a bridge section that features a spoken-word message from Lennon and Ono. The bridge section includes the lines "And so this is Christmas, and what have we 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." "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" has become a holiday classic and is often played on radio stations and in stores during the Christmas season. The song's message of peace and hope continues to resonate with listeners today, making it a timeless addition to the holiday music canon.

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