Give Peace A Chance
John Lennon · Shaved Fish
Everybody's talking about
Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism
This-ism, that-ism, is-m, is-m, is-m.
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Come on
Everybody's talking about Ministers,
Sinisters, Banisters and canisters
Bishops and Fishops and Rabbis and Pop eyes,
And bye bye, bye byes.
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Let me tell you now
Everybody's talking about
Revolution, evolution, mastication,
flagellation, regulation, integrations,
meditations, United Nations,
Congratulations.
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Everybody's talking about
John and Yoko, Timmy Leary, Rosemary,
Tommy Smothers, Bobby Dylan, Tommy Cooper,
Derek Taylor, Norman Mailer,
Alan Ginsberg, Hare Krishna,
Hare, Hare Krishna
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
(repeats)
Give Peace A Chance
John Lennon's "Give Peace A Chance" stands as a defining anthem of the late 1960s counterculture movement. Released during a period of intense political activism, the track captures the era's collective yearning for stability and harmony. While often associated with his solo work, the song's simple, repetitive structure allowed it to transcend typical pop boundaries, becoming a rallying cry for peace protests worldwide. The recording showcases Lennon's ability to distill complex social sentiments into an accessible, sing-along melody that resonated with audiences globally. As a cornerstone of his solo discography, the song remains a testament to his influence on rock music and his enduring legacy as a voice for social change.