Lyrics:

Songwriter: Johnny Marks;

When Santa Claus gets your letter
You know what he will say:
'Have you been good the way you should
On ev'ry single day?'

When Santa gets your letter
To ask for Christmas toys
He'll take a look in his good book
He keeps for girls and boys

He'll stroke his beard, his eyes will glow
And at your name he'll peer;
It takes a little time, you know
To check back one whole year!

When Santa Claus gets your letter
I really do believe
You'll head his list, you won't be missed
By Santa on Christmas Eve

(Instrumental)

When Santa Claus gets your letter
I know what he will say:
'Have you been good the way you should
On ev'ry single day?'

When Santa gets your letter
To ask for Christmas toys
He'll take a look in his good book
He keeps for girls and boys

He'll stroke his beard, his eyes will glow
And at your name he'll peer;
It takes a little time, you know
To check back one whole year!

When Santa Claus gets your letter
I really do believe
You'll head his list, you won't be missed
By Santa on Christmas Eve

(Instrumental)

When Santa Claus gets your letter
I really do believe
You'll head his list, you won't be missed
By Santa on Christmas Eve

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From his Album: 'A Gene Autry Christmas'