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John Lennon lyrics up for auction

Published Wednesday, Apr 30 2008, 19:07 BST | By Simon Reynolds
John Lennon lyrics up for auction

Rex Features

The lyrics to John Lennon's 'Give Peace A Chance' are to be put up for auction at Christie's.

Lennon's handwritten lyrics were handed over to teenage fan Gail Renard during one of his famous 'Bed-In' peace protests in 1969.

Along with several personal photos, Lennon's lyrics form the centrepiece of a rock and pop memorabilia auction. It is believed the collection could fetch more than £200,000.

Renard was handed the lyrics when she sneaked into a Montreal hotel to catch a glimpse of Lennon and Ono.

The ex-Beatle reportedly told her: "One day they will be worth something."

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