Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He’s (C)mak ing a (C7)list and (F)check ing it (Fm6)twice, (C)gon na find (C7)out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm6)nice.

(C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm7)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He (Gm7)sees you (C7)when you’re (F)sleep in’.

(Dm7)He (Gm7)knows when (C7)you’re a (F)wake.

(Dm7)He (Am7)knows if (D7)you’ve been (G)bad or (E7)good, so be (Am7)good for (D)good ness’ (G)sake.

(G)Oh!

You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He’s (C)mak ing a (C7)list and (F)check ing it (Fm6)twice, (C)gon na find (C7)out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm6)nice.

(C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm7)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He (Gm7)sees you (C7)when you’re (F)sleep in’.

(Dm7)He (Gm7)knows when (C7)you’re a (F)wake.

(Dm7)He (Am7)knows if (D7)you’ve been (G)bad or (E7)good, so be (Am7)good for (D)good ness’ (G)sake.

(G)Oh!

You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

You (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”

What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" 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 Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, E7, +6 more.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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