Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby Lyrics


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I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop
And told his plans to me, so

[Chorus]
You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So

[Chorus]

With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry




Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frank Sinatra's "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" describe the singer's visit to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. The song takes listeners on a journey to Santa's workshop where he shares his plans for the upcoming holiday season. The message of the song is clear: children should be on their best behavior because Santa Claus will be coming soon to deliver gifts to those who have been nice. The lyrics are filled with magical images of Christmas, such as little tin horns, rooty toot toots, elephants, boats, and curly head dolls that toddle and coo.


However, beyond the joy of Christmas, the song also carries a warning to children about the need to behave well. It emphasizes the message that Santa Claus will only come to those who have been "good for goodness sake" and will "find out who's naughty and nice." The song serves as a reminder that the holiday season is not just about receiving gifts, but also about being kind, respectful, and well-behaved.


Line by Line Meaning

I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I recently returned from a delightful voyage through the galaxy.


Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I made a brief stopover in the North Pole for some rest and relaxation.


I called on dear old Santa Claus
I visited the venerable Santa Claus.


To see what I could see
I sought to observe my surroundings.


He took me to his workshop
He escorted me to his workplace.


And told his plans to me, so
He shared his intentions with me.


You better watch out, you better not cry
It would behoove you to be cautious and refrain from shedding tears.


Better not pout, I'm telling you why
You should not express petulant discontent, and I will explain why.


Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is about to arrive in this location.


He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa Claus is composing a roster of recipients and reviewing it meticulously.


Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He will discern which individuals have behaved poorly and which have acted virtuously.


He sees you when you're sleepin'
He observes you while you are slumbering.


He knows when you're awake
He is aware of your consciousness.


He knows if you've been bad or good
He comprehends whether you have acted wickedly or benevolently.


So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, exhibit commendable conduct for its own sake.


With little tin horns and little toy drums
Accompanied by diminutive brass instruments and percussion playthings,


Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
the sound of rambunctious horns and drums shall be heard.


And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Additionally, there will be charming dolls with curly tresses, that waddle and murmur pleasantly.


Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Also included will be toy pachyderms, vessels, and miniature automobiles.


Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
Youngsters dwelling in territories designated for females and males will experience festive elation.


They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
They will erect a paradise of playthings encircling the yuletide conifer.


Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa Claus is a busy individual and cannot engage in recreation.


He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He has an abundance of stockings to stuff on the day of Christmas.


You'd better write your letter now
You should pen your correspondence promptly.


And mail it right away
And dispatch it expeditiously.


Because he's getting ready
He is preparing.


His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
In order to utilize his deer and conveyance. Therefore,




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@6ix10en3

Best version of the song.

@kasia5372

Sixten - I agree

@marabalaceanu8023

I agree! This is The Best!

@confetti4798

6ix10en maybe

@footballislife1595

Definitely the best vision

@jus6563

the best Version is the original from bing Crosby

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@luca7401

What a voice...what a style...

@christianmdz4273

Sinatra has one of the most classy voices even to sing carols ! me encanta! greetings to you all from Perú

@RockyRacoon5

christian rsky Me gustaría tener una voz así 😍

@christianmdz4273

A mi también

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