Santa Is Coming To Town
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Better not pout [A A7]
I'm telling you why [D D7]
Santa Claus is coming to town [A E A E7]
He's making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty
and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping [G A D]
He knows when you're awake [G A D]
He knows if you've been bad or good [F#m7 E]
So be good for goodness sake [B7 E E7]
Oh! You better watch out! You better not cry. Better not pout, I'm telling
you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
[I also do these lyrics in a "blues" version using E A7 & B7 similar to
Eric Clapton's "Before You Accuse Me".sj]
How to play Santa 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 A. 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.