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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme 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, so
[Chorus]
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
The opening lines of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme describe a journey taken by the singer. They have been traveling along the Milky Way and took a side trip to the North Pole. After arriving, they visited Santa Claus and were taken on a tour of his toy-making workshop where they were told about his plans. The chorus of the song warns children to behave themselves as Santa Claus is watching and making a list of who is naughty and nice. The second verse gives a preview of what toys will be given to the children on Christmas morning: little tin horns, toy drums, curly-headed dolls, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars. The third verse warns children that Santa is a busy man and that they must write their letters early and send them quickly.
The lyrics of this classic Christmas song aim to encourage children to be on their best behavior in the lead-up to Christmas. The song warns children that they are being watched by Santa Claus and emphasizes that he knows whether they have been bad or good. It also highlights the joy and excitement of Christmas morning when children will receive the toys that they have been hoping for.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I went on a fascinating journey through space and returned to Earth
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a vacation in the cold and snowy region located at the northernmost point on Earth
I called on dear old Santa Claus
I visited the beloved and respected figure of Santa Claus
To see what I could see
To find out what was happening
He took me to his workshop
He showed me where he makes and stores toys for children
And told his plans to me, so
He explained his ideas to me
You better watch out, you better not cry
You should be careful and not become upset
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
You should not whine, and I'll explain the reason
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa will arrive soon
He's making a list and checking it twice
He is creating a record of the children who have been good or bad
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He will discover which children have misbehaved and which have been good
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He observes you while you are sleeping
He knows when you're a wake
He is aware of when you are awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
He knows if you have behaved appropriately or not
So be good for goodness sake
You should act positively for the sake of doing what is right
With little tin horns and little toy drums
There will be musical instruments made of tin and toys that make a percussive sound
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
The music will consist of playful tunes and rhythmically pleasing sounds
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
There will be dolls with curly hair that walk and make cute sounds
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
There will be toys in the shape of elephants, boats, and cars made for children
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
The children will be happy and celebrate joyfully
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
A magical place filled with toys will be created surrounding the Christmas tree
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa is very occupied and cannot take time for leisure activities
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He has an enormous amount of stockings to fill with presents on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
You should take action and write a letter to Santa soon
And mail it right away
You should send the letter immediately
Because he's getting ready
He is preparing for his annual gift-giving event
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
His team of reindeer and vehicle for transportation are being prepared, hence...
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa is coming to town
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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