From the recording Don't Tell Me There Ain't No Santa Claus
Lyrics
Don't Tell Me There Aint No Santa Claus
© ℗ 2023 David D. Holloway ASCAP TuneCore
Boy mockingly whispers in his little sister's ear
"Hey missy... there AINT no Santa Claus."
Little girl says, "But I've seen him, he's real!
Little boy, "What makes you think he's... real?
Little girl, "Well, just, because...!"
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
I've seen him in the stores and shopping malls
I know he's real just because
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
Verse 1
Now you're my brother and you ain't half bad
Well that makes you half good and you're making me mad
You think you're real smart
Well you're never too old
If you're a mean little brat
He's gonna leave you in the cold!
Chorus
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
I've seen him in the stores and shopping malls
I know he's real just because
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
Verse 2
Yes, you're my brother but you ain't my boss
And I'd rather have another who aint so cross
If you keep tellin' lies
Someday you're gonna pay
You won't get any presents
Boy you really ought to pray
Chorus
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
I've seen him in the stores and shopping malls
I know he's real just because
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
Bridge
(Little girl gains confidence)
Look! He's even in the movies, on TV!
He sells a lot of soap, toys and trees!
He brings a lot of hope, yes-sir-ree!
He'll be featured on YouTube wait and see!
Ha! Ha! Ha!
(with mocking wa-wa muted trumpet)
Santa: Ho! Ho! Ho!
He! He! He!
All: He! He! He!
(add Parade Tuba and more children)
Chorus
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
I've seen him in the stores and shopping malls
I know he's real just because
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus!
Chorus
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus
I've seen him in the stores and shopping malls
I know he's real just because
Don't tell me there ain't no Santa Claus!
Turnaround
Don't tell me there ain't!
Someday you're gonna faint!
Don't tell me there aint no Santa Claus!
Executive producer and songwriter is David D. Holloway, who is the sole rights owner. Website davidhollowaymusic.com. The publishing is administered by TuneCore Believe. "Don't Tell Me There Aint No Santa Claus" was written and arranged by David Holloway, engineered & co-produced by Jaydee J.D. Miller (drums and bass) and David. "The Holiday Kids" are professional jingle singer and music teacher Christina Pabin and her students, Trig McCoy, E.J. Ellen James Hilton, Annalee Kuyper from Sts. Peter and Paul Regional Catholic School in Frankfort, KY. The first 3 choruses are sung by with David & Julie Holloway's great grandchildren, Addison, Berklee, and Emery Fowler, and Hadlee, Levi, and Oakley Stevens from Muncie, Indiana. Mood: Whimsical, happy, tickled, sibling rivalry based upon belief in Santa Claus. 180 BPM in 2/4 time Instruments: Acoustic Bass, Banjo, Glockenspiel, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Wa-Wa Trumpet and Santa (David), Piano Melody, Piano Stride, Pop Strings, Tuba.