Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Frank Sinatra/The Christmas Album Lyrics
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You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list, he's checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness' sake
Oh, you'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you are sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good, be good for goodness' sake
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town, to town
Yes he's on his way
Okay
He's got toys all over the sleigh
Oh yay
Santa is coming to town
Where'd you go
Right here
In this classic Christmas song, Frank Sinatra sings about the impending arrival of Santa Claus. The first verse sets up the warning to children to behave themselves, as Santa Claus is coming to town and will be checking his list (twice) to determine who is "naughty and nice." The second verse goes on to describe Santa's extraordinary abilities, as he sees you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake, and therefore knows who has been good and who deserves coal in their stockings. The final verse reinforces the message of the first, as Frank Sinatra again urges children to watch out, not cry, and not pout.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
It is advisable for you to stay alert and avoid weeping
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
You shouldn't sulk or whine, allow me to explain
Santa Claus is coming to town
The legendary character known as Santa Claus is on his way to the town
He's making a list, he's checking it twice
He is putting together a list and revising it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He will discover individuals who've misbehaved or interpreted good behavior.
He sees you when you are sleeping
Even when you are resting, he's keeping an eye on you
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you wake up from a nap or rest
He knows if you've been bad or good
He has information on whether you have done good or evil
So be good for goodness' sake
Behave better for the sake of being good
He's got toys all over the sleigh
The sleigh is full of various toys, gifts, and surprises which he will deliver
Oh yay, Santa is coming to town
It is delightful that Santa Claus is coming to the town
Where'd you go, Right here
I just wanted to let you know that I am still present.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots
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