Story Behind The Song

This is the title track of TONIC Vintage Vocals' 2005 release - more information at www.TonicVocals.com

Song Description

In 4-part swing harmony TONIC Vintage Vocals reminds us that Santa Claus has plenty of tricks up his sleeve; just when things look their worst and you're sure you won't get the present you really want, here comes the 'Fat Man' to swing down your chimney a

Lyrics

Got up early, made your list
Checked it thirty times for toys you might?ve missed
Trains and trolleys
Daffodils and dollies
Mailed it off to jolly St. Nicholas

Three weeks later wracked with doubt
Thinking ?bout the thingies Santa might leave out
What if the elves couldn?t read your writing
What if the tree loses all its lighting
What if the chimney isn?t so inviting
But you better not cry or pout

Remember it?s Christmas Eve
Get ready, get set, believe
He?s got something up his sleeve
Just take this tip from me

(ch.) Head for your bed leave a dream and a cookie
There?s a cat a?creepin? down your fireplace flue
And with just a thought he
Knows who?s nice or naughty
Hope the gent has got a lot o? goodies for you

No sneakin? glances
Elevate your chances
Wait for all the fancy fare that Santa brings
When you think you?ve seen most everything
I tell you It Ain?t Over ?til the Fat Man Swings

There you are one day to go
Pokin? through the presents ?neath the mistletoe
Sorting, sizing
Swiftly analyzing
Where?s the special prize that you were hoping for

Pondering, pacing all night long
Starin? into space and wonderin? what went wrong
What will you do to minimize the traumas
What if the sleigh?s lost in the Bahamas
Wait for the guy decked in red pajamas
And swing this Santa song

Remember it?s Christmas Eve
Get ready, get set, believe
He?s got something up his sleeve
So take this tip from me

(ch.)