Santa Is Coming To Town
The Harmony Grits 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
You better watch out, you better not cry
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
You better watch out, you better not cry
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
The song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" was originally written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie in 1934. The song was first performed on the Eddie Cantor radio show in November of that year, and it quickly became a holiday favorite. The Harmony Grits recorded their rendition of this classic Christmas song in 1980.
The lyrics of the song describe a visit to the North Pole and Santa's workshop, where the singer learns about Santa's plans to make a list of who's been naughty or nice. The song has a playful tone and encourages children to behave well so that they can receive gifts from Santa on Christmas morning. The lyrics also describe the different toys that Santa will bring, from tin horns and toy drums to dolls and kiddie cars.
The song's catchy melody and fun lyrics have made it a holiday classic for generations. It serves as a reminder to children to be on their best behavior during the holiday season and to look forward to the joy and excitement of Christmas morning. The song has been covered by countless artists over the years and is a beloved part of the Christmas music canon.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I traveled through the stars and returned from a wonderful journey.
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I paused at the North Pole for a vacation.
I called on dear old Santa Claus, to see what I could see
I visited Santa to see what was happening at his workshop.
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me, so
He showed me around his workshop and shared his festive plans with me.
You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why
Be on guard, avoid shedding tears or sulking, and listen to the reason why.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa will soon arrive at our town.
He's making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He is compiling a list and scrutinizing it intently, to identify the well-behaved and the mischievous.
He sees you when you're sleepin', he knows when you're a wake, he knows if you've been bad or good
He observes you while sleeping or awake, and perceives if you have behaved improperly or properly.
So be good for goodness sake
Act properly, simply for the sake of being virtuous.
With little tin horns and little toy drums, Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Featuring small tin horns and toy drums, producing cheerful trumpeting and rhythmic percussions.
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Also containing curly hair dolls that stumble and make soft noises, together with items such as toy elephants, boats, and miniature cars.
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee, they're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
At Girl and Boy land, children shall have a celebration, and erect a Toyland encircling the Christmas tree.
Now Santa is a busy man, he has no time to play
Santa is a very busy person, and has no leisure time.
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He has to fill countless stockings 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
It is advised to write and send your letter immediately, as he's currently preparing his deer and sleigh for the trip.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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Jarod
LOVE THIS VERSION
MrMaxxmo
This is actully The Drifters on hiatus from being fired by thier crazy manager.