Little Saint Nick
John Denver / The Muppets Lyrics
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Well, way up north where the air gets cold,
there's a tale about Christmas that you've all been told.
And a real famous cat all dressed up in red,
and he spends the whole year working out on his sled,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
Just a little bobsled, calls it old Saint Nick,
He's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel,
Then he gives gas and just watch him peel, yeah,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
Run run reindeer, run run reindeer, run run reindeer,
run run reindeer, run run run, yeah!
He's rolling through the snow at a frightful speed
with a half dozen deer with Rudy to lead.
He's gotta wear his goggle cause the snow really flies,
and he's cruising every path with a little surprise,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!)
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!)
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!) all right, that's nice. Sorry.
The song "Little Saint Nick" by John Denver and The Muppets is a festive song that tells the tale of Santa Claus and his famous sleigh ride with his reindeer. It is a playful and joyful song that is perfect for the holiday season. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer wishing everyone a Merry Christmas while also acknowledging that Santa only comes once a year.
The song then goes on to describe Santa and his famous sleigh ride. The lyrics describe Santa's sleigh as being candy apple red with a ski for a wheel, and powered by a full-speed stick. The song also mentions that Santa wears goggles to protect his eyes from the flying snow. The lyrics are full of playful and imaginative descriptions of Santa's sleigh ride, including the mention of a little surprise that Santa has for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year, oooo.
It's Christmas time and Santa Claus only visits once a year to spread joy and presents.
Well, way up north where the air gets cold,
there's a tale about Christmas that you've all been told.
In the extremely cold north, there is a popular story about Christmas that everyone has heard of.
And a real famous cat all dressed up in red,
and he spends the whole year working out on his sled,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
There's a famous person in a red suit who spends the whole year practicing with his sled, he's Saint Nick or Santa Claus.
Just a little bobsled, calls it old Saint Nick,
But he sparks the buggy with a full speed stick.
He's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel,
Then he gives gas and just watch him peel, yeah,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
He has a small bobsled that he calls old Saint Nick, but he powers it up with a speed stick. It's colored in bright red like a candy apple, has a ski for a wheel, and when he speeds up, it's a sight to see.
Run run reindeer, run run reindeer, run run reindeer,
run run reindeer, run run run, yeah!
The reindeer are running so fast, and it's exciting to watch them go!
He's rolling through the snow at a frightful speed
with a half dozen deer with Rudy to lead.
He's gotta wear his goggle cause the snow really flies,
and he's cruising every path with a little surprise,
it's a little Saint Nick, it's a little Saint Nick.
He's speeding through the snow with a half dozen deer led by Rudy. The snow is flying fast, so he wears goggles to protect his eyes. He goes on every path he can, and has a few surprises for those he meets, it's all a part of his Santa Claus act!
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!)
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!)
Oo, merry Christmas, Santa only comes this time each year,
(run run run run reindeer!) all right, that's nice. Sorry.
It's Christmas time and Santa Claus only comes once this year, and everyone is joyfully celebrating the occasion with the sound of the reindeer running. The joy of the season overflows in everyone's mind, and it's just a nice and memorable time of the year.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
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DRoHoFG
Ooh
Merry Christmas Santa
Christmas comes this time each year
Ooh, ooh
Well way up North where the air gets cold
There's a tale about Christmas
That you've all been told
And a world famous cat all dressed up in red
And he spends the whole year workin' out on his sled
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
Just a little bobsled we call it old Saint Nick
But she'll walk a toboggan with a four speed stick
She's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel
And Santa gives gas, man, just watch her peel
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer (RUN RUN REINDEER)
He's haulin' through the snow at a frightenin' speed
With a half a dozen deer with-a Rudy to lead
He's got to wear his goggles 'cause the snow really flies
And he's cruisin' every path with a little surprise
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
Ooh
Merry Christmas Saint Nick
(Christmas COMES THIS TIME EACH YEAR)
Ooh
Merry Christmas Saint nick
(RUN RUN RUN RUN REINDEER)
Ooh
Merry Christmas Saint Nick
(SORRY)
Bruce Olson
My favorite Christmas CD, I have listened to it for years.
W
My mom plays this album every year. Ever since I was a kid in the 80’s
James Landon
I remember when me and my siblings would rock out to this song.
Jenn Nunya
Animal is my spirit animal! I love, love, love him so much! No matter how many times I hear him, I always giggle.
Christina Cornwell
Animal is the best!!! This song is a Christmas classic in our house! The whole John Denver and Muppets Christmas album ♡
Seth Washington
Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat
Collins Crapo
Listening to that album on vinyl is one of my earliest memories. Today I have it on CD. I also like the Beach Boys' original version of this song.
Jennifer Graham
I can only imagine the fun they had recording this album
Meredith Anne
Omg this is one of my favorite Christmas albums of all time.
Angela Johnson
Especially Animal, singing the"Run run reindeer" part. LOL!