Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
The Drifters & Bill Pinkney 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 lyrics to "Santa Claus Blues" by The Drifters feat. Bill Pinkney are a playful take on the anticipation and excitement surrounding Santa Claus and the holiday season. The song starts with the singer describing a trip to the North Pole and a visit with Santa Claus, who shares his plans for the upcoming holiday season. The chorus repeats the familiar warning that Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice, to find out who's naughty and nice. The verses list various toys and instruments that Santa and his elves are busy making in preparation for Christmas. The song ends with a call to action for children to write their letters to Santa and to be good for "goodness sake."
The lyrics to "Santa Claus Blues" are a fun and lighthearted way to celebrate the holiday season. The song captures the excitement and awe that children feel during this time of year, as they wait for Santa Claus to bring them presents. The repetition of the chorus serves as a reminder to listeners that they better be on their best behavior, or else they risk ending up on the naughty list.
Overall, the lyrics to "Santa Claus Blues" are a playful and festive take on the holiday season, sure to put a smile on the faces of listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
The singer recently returned from a delightful journey through the galaxy.
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
They took a break at the North Pole to enjoy the festive season.
I called on dear old Santa Claus
The singer visited Santa Claus at his home.
To see what I could see
The artist wanted to see what Santa Claus was up to.
He took me to his workshop
Santa Claus showed the artist his workspace.
And told his plans to me, so
Santa Claus shared his plans with the singer.
You better watch out, you better not cry
The listener should be careful and not get upset.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
It's not a good idea to sulk, and the artist is explaining why.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is coming to visit.
He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa Claus is keeping track of who has been naughty or nice.
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus will figure out who has been good and who has been bad.
He sees you when you're sleepin'
Santa Claus can see children when they are sleeping.
He knows when you're a wake
Santa Claus knows when children are awake.
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa Claus is aware of whether kids have been bad or good.
So be good for goodness sake
The listener should behave well for the sake of goodness.
With little tin horns and little toy drums
There will be small horns and drums as toys.
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
There will be musical instruments and sound effects.
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
There will be dolls with curly hair that move and make sounds like babies.
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
There will also be toy animals and vehicles.
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
Children everywhere will have a joyous celebration.
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
Children will create a special place full of toys near the Christmas tree.
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa Claus is very busy and doesn't have time for leisure activities.
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
On Christmas day, Santa Claus has to fill millions of stockings with presents.
You'd better write your letter now
The listener should write a letter to Santa Claus now.
And mail it right away
The letter should be sent without delay.
Because he's getting ready
Santa Claus is preparing for his trip.
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
He's preparing his sleigh and reindeer for the journey.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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