Featuring: the Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love and Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Phil Spector And Artists Lyrics
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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,
Now Santa is a busy man
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready his reindeers and his sleigh
You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
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
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
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
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
The song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" performed by Phil Spector and various artists is a classic holiday song that has been popular for many years. The song tells the story of a trip to the North Pole, where the singer visits Santa Claus and his workshop. We learn that Santa is very busy during the holiday season, with millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day. To ensure that children receive their presents, Santa spends his time checking his list to find out who has been naughty or nice. The song reminds children to be on their best behavior, as Santa Claus is watching.
The lyrics of the song are full of holiday cheer and whimsy, and the music captures the excitement of the season. The chorus is catchy and upbeat, encouraging listeners to sing along. The song also features a charming verse about the toys that Santa will be bringing to children all around the world. Overall, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” captures the magic and wonder of the holiday season, and encourages listeners to believe in the power of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Jimmy, I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I had a wonderful journey through the galaxy, Jimmy.
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a break at the North Pole to enjoy my holiday.
I called on dear old Santa Claus
I visited Santa Claus.
To see what I could see
I wanted to see everything I could.
He took me to his workshop
Santa took me to his workshop.
And told his plans to me
He explained his plans to me.
Now Santa is a busy man
Santa is a very busy person.
He has no time to play
He doesn't have time to play around.
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
Santa has to fill millions of stockings on Christmas day.
You better write your letter now
You should write your letter to Santa soon.
And mail it right away
And send it as soon as possible.
Because he's getting ready his reindeers and his sleigh
Santa is preparing his reindeer and sleigh for his journey.
You better watch out, you better not cry
You should be careful and not cry.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't be upset, I'll tell you why.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit.
He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa is making a list and checking it twice.
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
He is going to find out who is good or bad.
He sees you when you're sleepin'
Santa sees you when you're asleep.
He knows when you're a wake
He knows when you're awake.
He knows if you've been bad or good
He knows if you've been good or bad.
So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, be good for the sake of goodness.
With little tin horns and little toy drums
There will be little tin horns and toy drums.
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
There will be rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums.
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
There will be curly haired dolls that toddle and coo.
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
In addition, there will be elephants, boats, and kiddie cars.
Then kids in girl and boy land will have a jubilee
The children in girl and boy land will have a great time.
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
They will create a Toyland around the Christmas tree.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: HAVEN GILLESPIE, J. FRED COOTS
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Stephen Reed
Jimmy, I just came back from a lovely trip along the milky way
I stopped off at the North Pole to spend the holiday
I called on old, dear Santa Claus to see what I could see
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me
Now Santa is a busy man, he has no time for play
He's got millions of stockings to fill come Christmas day
You better write your letter now and mail it right away
Because he's getting ready, his reindeers and his sleigh
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
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list, he's checkin' it twice
He's gonna find out whose naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees when you are sleeping
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
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming 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 coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Shane Greenslade
They sparkle like diamonds.
Seren Haf Williams-Davies
I love this Christmas song 🎅🫂
163pete
There’s only a few left of this group of great singers. Wow I suddenly feel so old. Because I reach all the way back to the 50s & 60s and its now 2022
Shadowmh
Underrated song
Stephen Reed
Jimmy, I just came back from a lovely trip along the milky way
I stopped off at the North Pole to spend the holiday
I called on old, dear Santa Claus to see what I could see
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me
Now Santa is a busy man, he has no time for play
He's got millions of stockings to fill come Christmas day
You better write your letter now and mail it right away
Because he's getting ready, his reindeers and his sleigh
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
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list, he's checkin' it twice
He's gonna find out whose naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees when you are sleeping
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
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming 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 coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Nathan fitzgerald
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Megan Cecil
At the beginning, they had the tone of Brahms Lullaby and they will sing a song for Christmas after the lullaby stops!
MrJamieMurph4141969
So incredibly touching, Brahms’ famous lullaby, which has existed since like 1868. As I always say, if such a tearjerker doesn’t make you weep, you must have no soul.
Steven Connelly
The Crystals sound like they were from the 60s.
MrJamieMurph4141969
They were, in fact. This rendition is so touching, with the Brahms’ Lullaby introduction. Just brings a tear to my eye.