Full Lyrics
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin' on the reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Santa Claus is comin', Santa Claus is comin'
Santa Claus is comin' to town!
About This Song
Here Comes Santa Claus is an upbeat Christmas song celebrating Santa's arrival with his reindeer down "Santa Claus Lane." Written in 1947 by Gene Autry (the singing cowboy) and Oakley Haldeman, it was inspired by the sight of children watching Santa during the 1947 Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Children love the excitement of Santa coming, the jingle bells sounds, the reindeer names, and shouting along to the chorus—it's perfect for marching in place, pretending to pull reins, or holiday parades and circle time.
Gene Autry's original recording became a huge hit, and the song has been a staple in kids' Christmas music ever since, often paired with action movements for extra fun.