Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Mercer Johnny & The Pied Pipers Lyrics
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You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list,
And checking it twice;
Who's naughty and nice.
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
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 coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
The song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Mercer Johnny & The Pied Pipers is a cheerful and upbeat Christmas classic that tells the story of Santa's yearly visit to town. The song opens with a warning to children to be on their best behavior, reminding them that Santa is coming to town and he's watching to see who's been good and who's been naughty. The song uses simple, repetitive lyrics that are easy to sing along to and have become a beloved part of the holiday season.
As the song progresses, we learn that Santa is busy making a list and checking it twice to make sure he doesn't forget anyone who deserves a gift. He knows when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, and he knows if you've been bad or good. The song emphasizes the idea that Santa rewards children who are well-behaved, urging listeners to be good for goodness sake.
The overall mood of the song is one of playful excitement, with a sense of anticipation building as the lyrics urge children to be on their best behavior. The song has become a classic Christmas staple, and its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics are sure to brighten up any holiday gathering.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch out
Be careful and cautious as something potentially dangerous or harmful may happen
You better not cry
Do not loudly express your fear, pain or sorrow as it may cause unwanted attention
Better not pout
Avoid displaying unhappiness by pushing out the lips in a childish manner
I'm telling you why
I am providing you with the reason or explanation for what's happening
Santa Claus is coming to town
The mythical character who delivers gifts to children around the world during Christmas will soon arrive in the area
He's making a list,
He's creating a list of names and attributes of everyone in the area
And checking it twice;
He's verifying and re-verifying the accuracy and correctness of the list
Gonna find out
He's determined to discover the truth about something or someone
Who's naughty and nice.
He's identifying individuals who have been bad or good in their actions or behavior
He sees you when you're sleeping
He has the ability to visually monitor your slumber even though he's not physically present
He knows when you're awake
He's aware of when you're alert and aware of your surroundings
He knows if you've been bad or good
He possesses knowledge of your negative and positive behavior and decision making
So be good for goodness sake
Act ethically and with integrity even when nobody is watching because it's the right thing to do
Oh! You better watch out!
Oh! Be even more careful and cautious than before because the danger or harm is imminent
Santa Claus is coming to town.
The mythical character who delivers gifts to children around the world during Christmas will soon arrive in the area
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots
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@rjmcallister1888
Always liked this arrangement and Mercer's vocal. Fat Man's a-comin'!
@gewasme3706
Paul Weston was a great bandleader and arranger!
@jeffreyhepner2467
AMAZING
@pykxe6258
my dad loves this song