Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Christmas Hits Lyrics
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You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's checking it twice
He's gonna find out
Who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
You better be good for goodness sake
You better be good for goodness sake
You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town, whoo
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So you better be good for goodness sake
You better be good for goodness sake
You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout and I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
The classic Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" is a lighthearted tune that expresses the anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival. The song encourages children to be good and not to misbehave because Santa Claus is coming to town to deliver presents to the children who have been nice. The lyrics urge children to be on their best behavior because Santa Claus is always watching and knows who has been naughty or nice. It also uses repetition to create a lighthearted, catchy tune that is enjoyable for both children and adults alike.
The lyrics of the song help to reinforce the message of Christmas and the spirit of giving. The song inspires people to think of others during the holiday season and to be kind, generous, and compassionate. The repetition of the phrase "Santa Claus is coming to town" creates a sense of excitement and anticipation that is synonymous with the holiday season. The line "He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake" serves to remind children that they are always being watched and that they should always be on their best behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch out
Be careful and pay attention
You better not cry
Don't shed tears or be sad
You better not pout
Don't make a face of displeasure or disappointment
I'm telling you why
I'll explain the reason to you
Santa Claus is coming to town
Father Christmas is going to visit the city
He's making a list
He's preparing a roster
He's checking it twice
He's reviewing it again to avoid any errors
He's gonna find out
He'll discover
Who's naughty or nice
Who's mischievous or well-behaved
He sees you when you're sleeping
He observes you when you're dozing
He knows when you're awake
He's aware when you're conscious
He knows if you've been bad or good
He knows if you've been unpleasant or amicable
You better be good for goodness sake
You must be pleasant to ensure well-being
Santa Claus is coming to town (ho-ho-ho-ho)
Father Christmas is arriving with laughter
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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