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John Lennon's Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
What is love?
What is peace?
There probably aren’t many people who can give a clear answer to these questions that have existed since time immemorial.
However, when you listen to John Lennon’s music, even if you don’t find the answer, it will surely give you a powerful impulse to think.
Let this ranking be a chance to reconsider the meaning of “Love & Peace.”
John Lennon's Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
ImagineJohn Lennon1rank/position
When you think of the legendary British singer-songwriter John Lennon, this is surely the signature song that comes to mind.
Released in September 1971, it carries a powerful message envisioning a peaceful world.
It sings of the importance of people uniting beyond the boundaries of religion and nationality.
Lennon’s warm vocals and the simple yet moving piano melody are captivating.
Released as a single from the album “Imagine,” it reached No.
3 on the U.S.
Billboard chart.
It’s the perfect song to sing when you want to express a wish for peace—sure to gently wrap your heart in kindness.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon & Yoko Ono2rank/position
Released in 1971 amid the global climate of the Vietnam War, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” was created by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono.
While it’s known as a classic Christmas song, it is also a prayer for the arrival of peace.
Its classical melodic lines and choral arrangements resonate deeply.
It is a masterpiece that makes you feel that once the war ends, a radiant future awaits.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon3rank/position
One of the most beloved Christmas songs in the world is John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” It debuted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and, following Lennon’s death in 1980, reached a peak of number 2.
It’s a classic not only as a Christmas song but also as a beautiful piece imbued with a message of peace.
This song has a gentle, ballad-like feel, and the piano arrangement shines.
Including its theme, the key to performing it lies in how beautifully you can express it.
WomanJohn Lennon4rank/position
Among his works included on the album Double Fantasy, this is a highly popular ballad that almost everyone has heard somewhere at least once.
Written by John Lennon during his lifetime for his wife Yoko Ono and for all women, the song is a warm and gentle piece overflowing with love and admiration for women.
As for works that embed an anti-war message into Christmas releases—later to become numerous—I believe this was the first.
After the Beatles disbanded, he went on to release more songs with strong messages, but I consider this one the pinnacle.
LoveJohn Lennon5rank/position
A track included on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, the first solo album released after the Beatles’ breakup in 1970.
The song’s lyrics are said to have been inspired by John Lennon’s reading of Matsuo Bashō’s haiku collection.
Set to a simple arrangement of just piano and acoustic guitar, the words about “love” are all the more direct and affecting for their simplicity.
MotherJohn Lennon6rank/position
Mother.
I belonged to you, but you did not belong to me.
I reached out for you, but you did not reach out for me.
Mother, goodbye.
Perhaps only John Lennon could write lyrics that shake the soul and heart to this extent.
Songs overflowing with love, songs filled with sorrow—everything is John Lennon.
(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon7rank/position
1980 was the year John Lennon departed this world.
Before that tragic incident, Lennon had released the comeback album Double Fantasy under the name John Lennon & Yoko Ono, and this song was issued as its lead single.
It’s a classic that, while evoking the vintage rock ’n’ roll of the 1950s, also conveys a maturity befitting his age.
