Down Here On The Ground
Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics

Here comes Santa Claus!
The arrival of Santa Claus is being proclaimed.

Here comes Santa Claus!
The arrival of Santa Claus is being proclaimed again.

Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Santa Claus is making his grand entrance on Santa Claus Lane.

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
The names of some of Santa's reindeer are being mentioned.

are pulling on the reins.
The reindeer are pulling Santa's sleigh using the reins as guidance.

Bells are ringing, children singing;
Bells are ringing, and children are singing to celebrate the arrival of Santa.

All is merry and bright.
The atmosphere is full of joy and happiness.

Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
People are advised to hang their stockings and say their prayers in preparation for Santa's visit.

'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
The reason for hanging stockings and saying prayers is that Santa will be arriving tonight.

He's got a bag that is filled with toys
Santa has a bag full of toys for the children.

for the boys and girls again.
The toys are meant for both boys and girls, just like every year.

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
The sound of sleigh bells can be heard, making a jingling and jangling noise.

What a beautiful sight.
The sight of Santa and his sleigh is a beautiful one to behold.

Jump in bed, cover up your head,
Children are being instructed to go to bed and cover their heads in anticipation of Santa's arrival.

'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
The reason for jumping in bed and covering heads is that Santa will be arriving tonight.