Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
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C F
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
C F
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F
He's making a list, he's checkin' it twice
C F
He's gonna find out who's naughty and nice
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C
Santa Claus is coming to town
G C F
He sees you when you're sleeping
G C F
He knows if you're awake
D
He knows if you've been bad or good
G
(so you'd) better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
C F
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
C F
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am Dm G C
Santa Claus is coming to town
Sax Solo: C F C F C F C F C Am F G C C
G C F
He sees you when you're sleeping
G C F
He knows if you're awake
D
He knows if you've been bad or good
G
(so you'd) better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
C C/Bb F/A Fm/Ab
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
C C/Bb F/A Fm/Ab
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am Dm G C
Santa Claus is coming to town (repeat end)
How to play Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.