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Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Music by John Lennon

Originally Performed by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a traditional song with lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir. The lyrics are set to the traditional English ballad "Skewball". It was the seventh single release by Lennon outside of his work with the Beatles. The song reached number 4 in the UK, where its release was delayed until November 1972, and has periodically reemerged on the UK Singles Chart, most notably after Lennon's death in 1980, at which point it peaked at number 2. Also a protest song against the Vietnam War, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" has since become a Christmas standard, frequently covered by other artists, appearing on compilation albums of seasonal music, and named in polls as a holiday favourite.

    Release Date: 1971 on the album Imagine


Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.

Voicing: SAB


Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.

Voicing: 2-Part



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! Christmas : 3-Part Mixed : Songbook & Audio Download : 9781783056835 : 14043535

Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! Christmas

This book contains choral versions of five festive songs. The arrangements are by vocal coach and arranger Mark De-Lister, as performed by his ACM Gospel Choir. These crowd-pleasing songs have been selected for their uplifting lyrics and overall heart-warming feel making them a joy to sing. Arranged for SAT choir with the occasional solo part, this pack includes a download card with access to performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks for each vocal part. helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in the book, giving you everything you need to learn these wonderful songs.

Songlist: Happy Xmas (War Is Over), O Come All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, Silent Night, Winter Wonderland

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Voicing: 3-Part Mixed | 4208b | Songbook & Audio Download | $17.95


Robert Rice : Novello Youth Chorals - Christmas Hits : SATB : Songbook : 9780853609995 : 14070850

Robert Rice : Novello Youth Chorals - Christmas Hits

The Novello Youth Chorals: Christmas Hits is a delightfully festive songbook of Christmas hits for SSA choir with Piano accompaniment, arranged by Berty Rice.

Songlist: Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Jingle bells, Keeping The Dream Alive, Merry Christmas Everybody, Mistletoe & Wine

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Voicing: SATB | 10820b | Songbook | $11.50 | With Piano


Robert Rice : Novello Youth Chorals - Christmas Hits : SSA : Songbook : 9780853609995 : 14070849

Robert Rice : Novello Youth Chorals - Christmas Hits

Christmas hits for SSA choir with piano accompaniment,

Songlist: Happy xmas (war is over), A Winter's Tale, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, Last Christmas

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Voicing: SSA | 10821b | Songbook | $11.50 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for Female Voices Vol 1 : SSA : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for Female Voices Vol 1

Here's a collection of pop Christmas songs that have been big hits for modern popular singers. It's a Christmas song for the selfie generation! "Text Me Merry Christmas" - The vocal group Straight No Chaser teams up with actor/singer Kristen Bell for this cute number that will make a great comedy selection for your holiday programming. Feature a guy and a girl duet and your audience will LOL! "One Child" - The majesty and joy of Christmas resound in this inspirational work recorded by Mariah Carey on her Merry Christmas II You album. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" - John Lennon's contemporary Christmas single was covered by Celine Dion on her phenomonally successful Christmas album. A great feel-good anthem for holiday programs! "Breath of Heaven" - The miracle of Christmas is expressively portrayed through the peaceful, reflective atmosphere of this lovely song recorded by Amy Grant. "On This Winter's Night" - You'll dream the winter night away with this mega holiday hit from Lady Antebellum! Set in a 60s-style 12/8, the pop harmonies and rhythms evoke an earlier era of slow dancing, mistletoe and walking hand in hand in the snow.

Songlist: On This Winter's Night, Underneath the Tree, Text Me Merry Christmas, Breath of Heaven, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), One Child

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Voicing: SSA | 2934b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.45 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for SAB Vol 1 : SAB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for SAB Vol 1

Here's a collection of pop Christmas songs that have been big hits for modern popular singers. It's a Christmas song for the selfie generation! "Text Me Merry Christmas" - The vocal group Straight No Chaser teams up with actor/singer Kristen Bell for this cute number that will make a great comedy selection for your holiday programming. Feature a guy and a girl duet and your audience will LOL! "One Child" - The majesty and joy of Christmas resound in this inspirational work recorded by Mariah Carey on her Merry Christmas II You album. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" - John Lennon's contemporary Christmas single was covered by Celine Dion on her phenomonally successful Christmas album. A great feel-good anthem for holiday programs! "Breath of Heaven" - The miracle of Christmas is expressively portrayed through the peaceful, reflective atmosphere of this lovely song recorded by Amy Grant. "On This Winter's Night" - You'll dream the winter night away with this mega holiday hit from Lady Antebellum! Set in a 60s-style 12/8, the pop harmonies and rhythms evoke an earlier era of slow dancing, mistletoe and walking hand in hand in the snow.

Songlist: On This Winter's Night, Underneath the Tree, Text Me Merry Christmas, Breath of Heaven, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), One Child

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Voicing: SAB | 2935b | Sheet Music Collection | $11.95 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for Mixed Voices Vol 1 : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Modern Christmas Songs for Mixed Voices Vol 1

Here's a collection of pop Christmas songs that have been big hits for modern popular singers. It's a Christmas song for the selfie generation! "Text Me Merry Christmas" - The vocal group Straight No Chaser teams up with actor/singer Kristen Bell for this cute number that will make a great comedy selection for your holiday programming. Feature a guy and a girl duet and your audience will LOL! "One Child" - The majesty and joy of Christmas resound in this inspirational work recorded by Mariah Carey on her Merry Christmas II You album. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" - John Lennon's contemporary Christmas single was covered by Celine Dion on her phenomonally successful Christmas album. A great feel-good anthem for holiday programs! "Breath of Heaven" - The miracle of Christmas is expressively portrayed through the peaceful, reflective atmosphere of this lovely song recorded by Amy Grant. "On This Winter's Night" - You'll dream the winter night away with this mega holiday hit from Lady Antebellum! Set in a 60s-style 12/8, the pop harmonies and rhythms evoke an earlier era of slow dancing, mistletoe and walking hand in hand in the snow.

Songlist: On This Winter's Night, Underneath the Tree, Text Me Merry Christmas, Breath of Heaven, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Oh Santa!

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Voicing: SATB | 2936b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | With Piano


Original Keys for Singers : Men of Christmas : Solo : Songbook : 884088587383 : 1458410196 : 00312241

Original Keys for Singers : Men of Christmas

Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! Here are timeless versions of 25 Christmas classics as performed by the men who made them famous. Includes: Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Nat King Cole) - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon) - A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas (Perry Como) - White Christmas (Bing Crosby) - and more.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, This Christmas, Silver Bells, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Blue Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Christmas Time Is Here, Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You), A Christmas Love Song, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Do You Hear What I Hear, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, A Marshmallow World, Mistletoe And Holly, My Favorite Things, Grown-Up Christmas List, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, White Christmas

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Voicing: Solo | 8420b | Songbook | $19.99 | Voice and Piano


Sing With The Choir : Christmas Time Is Here : Solo : Songbook & CD : 00333012

Sing With The Choir : Christmas Time Is Here

Pick your part and sing along with a professionally recorded choir! This collection of holiday hits features a 4-part mixed voice arrangement and full-performance recordings on the accompanying CD.

Songlist: Blue Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, Feliz Navidad, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), I'll Be Home For Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, We Need A Little Christmas, Wonderful Christmastime

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Voicing: Solo | 8908b | Songbook & CD | $14.95


Various : Ladies of Christmas - Original Keys for Singers : Solo : Songbook : 884088584320 : 1458408272 : 00312192

Various : Ladies of Christmas - Original Keys for Singers

Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! This volume features more than two dozen holiday hits as sung by famous female crooners.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Christmas Time Is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, Feliz Navidad, Grown-Up Christmas List, Hallelujah, Happy Holiday, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Hard Candy Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, I Wonder As I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Merry Christmas, Darling, My Favorite Things, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silver Bells, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas, White Christmas

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Voicing: Solo | 7447b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : Christmas Pop Standards : Solo : Songbook : 840126932010 : 1705102921 : 00348998

Various : Christmas Pop Standards

22 contemporary holiday hits arranged for piano, voice and guitar, including: All I Want for Christmas Is You - Christmas Time Is Here - Little Saint Nick - Mary, Did You Know? - Merry Christmas, Darling - Santa Baby - Underneath the Tree - Where Are You Christmas? - and more.

Songlist: River, Believe, Mary, Did You Know?, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Little Saint Nick, Where Are You Christmas?, Snowfall, Someday At Christmas, This Christmas, Blue Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, Underneath The Tree, That Spirit Of Christmas, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), It Must Have Been The Mistletoe (Our First Christmas), Merry Christmas, Darling, Mister Santa, Grown-Up Christmas List, Santa Baby, Wonderful Christmastime

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Voicing: Solo | 9962b | Songbook | $14.95 | PVG


Individual Folios

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Happy Xmas (War Is Over) : SAB : Mark Brymer : John Lennon : Celine Dion : Songbook : 08741974 : 073999419740

Mark Brymer : Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

John Lennon's contemporary Christmas single was covered by Celine Dion on her phenomonally successful Christmas album. A great feel-good anthem for holiday programs! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: John Lennon Performed By: Celine Dion

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08741974 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA


Happy Xmas (War Is Over) : SAB : Jill Gallina : Yoko Ono : John Lennon : Sheet Music : 35030833 : 888680604974 : 1495058247

Jill Gallina : Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Yoko Ono Performed By: John Lennon

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35030833 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part

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