Santa Baby

by Eartha Kitt
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Lyrics

(G)Mis ter (Em)“Claus,” I (Am)feel as (D7)though I (G)know ya,

(D7)so (G)you won’t (Em)mind if (Am)I should (D7)get fa (G)mil ya, (Am)will ya?

San ta (Em)Ba by, just (A7)slip a sa ble (D7)un der the tree for me.

Been an (D7)aw ful good girl, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)Ba by, a (A7)fif ty four con (D7)vert i ble, too, light blue.

I’ll wait (D7)up for you, dear San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Think of (F#m7)all the (B7)fun I’ve missed.

(E7)Think of all the (Bm7)fel las that I (E7)have n’t kissed.

Next year I (Em7)could be (A7)just as good

if (D)you (C#)check (Am7)off my Christ (Edim7)mas (D7)list.

San ta (Em)Ba by, I (A7)want a yacht and (D7)real ly that’s not a lot.

Been an (D7)an gel all year, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)Ba by, one (A7)lit tle thing I (D7)real ly do need; the deed

to a (D7)plat i num mine, San ta (Em)hon ey, so (Am)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)cu tie, and (A7)fill my stock ing (D7)with a du plex and cheques.

Sign your (D7)X on the line, San ta (Em)cu tie, and (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Come and (F#m7)trim my (B7)Christ mas tree

(E7)with some dec o (Bm7)ra tions bought at (E7)Tif fa ny.

I real ly (Em7)do be (A7)lieve in you.

Let’s (D)see (C#)if (Am7)you be lieve (Edim7)in (D7)me.

San ta (Em)Ba by, for (A7)got to men tion (D7)one lit tle thing, a ring!

I don’t (D7)mean on your phone, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Santa Baby — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Santa Baby”

What key is "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt played in?
Santa Baby is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santa Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Baby" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Santa Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Santa Baby"?
"Santa Baby" was originally performed by Eartha Kitt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Santa Baby"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C#, D, D7, +8 more.
What other songs by Eartha Kitt can I play here?
Try "Santa Baby", "Santa Baby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Santa Baby" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Santa Baby" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Santa Baby" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.