Here Comes Santa Claus is a classic Christmas jingle played around the time of the holiday. It was originally produced by Gene Autry in 1947, and describes Santa Claus coming down his lane (route); giving toys to all the children on Christmas Eve. The song has a strong woodwind use; primarily in the...
[Verse 1]
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright
So hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
[Verse 2]
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
[Instrumental break]
[Verse 3]
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same
Santa Claus knows we're all God's children
That makes everything right
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
[Verse 4]
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
He'll come around when chimes ring out that it's Christmas morn' again
Peace on Earth will come to all if we just follow the light
So let's give thanks to the lord above
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
[Instrumental break]
[Verse 5]
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) was written by Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman.
Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) was produced by Oakley Haldeman.
During the tracking week ending December 30, 2023, the song reached a peak of #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. During the tracking week ending January 6, 2024, the song reached a new peak of #21.
The song marks the first appearance of the song in the top 25 and its highest peak to date.