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(D7)Well, (G)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like him.
It’s (D7)not the way I had him pic tured;
San ta was much too thin.
Did n’t come down the chim ney, so ma ma must ’ve let him in.
Yeah, (D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
They thought er that I was sleep in’, they thought er I was tucked in bed.
They (D7)nev er thought I’d come a peep in’ like or that I’d hear what was said.
San ta put his arms a round ma ma,
ma ma put her arms a round (C)him.
So, if (D7)San ta looked Claus ain’t dad dy, and I’m dy gon na tell on (G)him.
(D7)Well, (G)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like him.
It’s (D7)not the way I had him pic tured;
San ta was much too thin.
Did n’t come down the chim ney, so ma ma must ’ve let him in.
Yeah, (D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
I (G)him.
(D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like,
dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens: 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, 168 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy”
- What key is "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens played in?
- Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy 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 Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
- "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" was originally performed by Buck Owens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Buck Owens can I play here?
- Try "Cryin' Time". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens. 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 Looked A Lot Like Daddy" 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 Looked A Lot Like Daddy" 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.