Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
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[Intro: ](Piano arranged for guitar)
Dropped D
D D D D
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
A7
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
A7
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
D
Are pulling on the rein.
G F#m7
Bells are ringing, children singing
Em7 D
All is merry and bright.
G Dmaj7
Hang your stockings and say your pray'rs,
Em7 A7 D
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
A7
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
A7
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
D
for the boys and girls again.
G F#m7
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Em7 D
What a beautiful sight.
G Dmaj7
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
Em7 A7 D
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
A7
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
A7
He doesn't care if you're a rich or poor boy,
D
He loves you just the same.
G F#m7
Santa knows that we're God's children,
Em7 D
That makes everything right.
G Dmaj7
Fill your hearts with Christmas cheer,
Em7 A7 D
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
D
Here comes Santa Claus,
A7
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
A7
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
D
It's Christmas morn again.
G F#m7
Peace on Earth will come to all
Em7 D
If we just follow the light
G Dmaj7
Let's give thanks to the Lord above,
Em7 A7 D
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Em7 A7 D
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Ending:
D D D D D
How to play Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.