Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy

by Buck Owens
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 168 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy

Where are the chord symbols for "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" is in G.
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.
Does "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" is in the key of G at 168 BPM.
What chords are in "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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