Santa Claus Is Comingto Town
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C F
You better watch out, you better not cry
C F
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F G C F
He's making a list, and checking it twice
C F
He's gonna find out who's naughty and nice
C F C
Santa Clausis coming to town
F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
C F C
He sees you when you're sleeping
F
He knows when you're awak
D G D
He knows if you've been bad or good
G
So be good for good ness sak
C F
You better watch out, you better not cry
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F
Santa Claus is coming to tow
C Am F G C F G
Santa Claus is coming to town
Interlude: C F C F C F C Am F G C F G
C F C
He sees you when you're sleeping
F
He knows when you're awak
D G D
He knows if you've been bad or good
G
So be good for good ness sak
C F
You better watch out, you better not cry
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F
Santa Claus is coming to tow
C Am F G C F G
Santa Claus is coming to town
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F
Santa Claus is coming to tow
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to town
F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
C F C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
F
Santa Claus is coming to town
C Am F G C
Santa Claus is coming to tow
How to play Santa Claus Is Comingto 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.