Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)/Give Peace a Chance

Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge

So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

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

For weak and for strong

The rich and the poor ones

The war is so long

And so happy Christmas

For black and for white

For yellow and red ones

Let's stop all the fight

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

And what have we done

Another year over

The new one just begun

And so happy Christmas

We 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

And what have we done

Another year over

The new one just begun

Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)/Give Peace a Chance

Melissa Etheridge's rendition of 'Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)/Give Peace a Chance' stands as a powerful testament to her commitment to social activism alongside her musical career. Originally a collaboration between John Lennon and Yoko Ono, this recording has been covered by numerous artists across genres, yet Etheridge's version infuses the anti-war anthem with her signature raw vocal delivery and blues-inflected rock sensibility. By reimagining the song within her own discography, she highlights the enduring relevance of peace advocacy in her artistic narrative. The track serves not merely as a holiday classic but as a political statement that aligns with her broader body of work addressing social justice. Released without a specific album title in this context, the recording remains a significant song in her catalogue, reflecting her ability to blend personal expression with global causes.