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 er was sleep in’, they thought er I was tucked in bed.

They (D7)nev er thought I’d red 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 lot 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 168 BPM.

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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.

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