Merry Christmas (War Is Over)
John Lennon · Other Songs - John Lennon
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 ones
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 world is so wrong 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
I 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
Merry Christmas (War Is Over)
John Lennon's 1972 single 'Merry Christmas (War Is Over)' stands as a poignant reflection on the human cost of conflict, delivered with his signature melodic sensibility. Recorded during a period of intense political activism, the track blends traditional Christmas carol structures with a somber, acoustic arrangement that underscores its anti-war message. The song was released as a standalone single rather than on a standard studio album, serving instead as a standalone statement of peace. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to juxtapose festive cheer with a serious call for global reconciliation, cementing Lennon's legacy as an artist who used his platform to address urgent social issues alongside his musical compositions.