Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.

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Ftap to play
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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm

A traditional Christmas song popularized by many artists. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a steady, upbeat tempo to match the festive mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 2

 
C
He sees you when you’re sleeping
F
He knows when you’re awake
C
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
G7
So be good for goodness sake
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Verse 3

 
C
You better watch out, you better not cry
F
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
C
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Chorus

 
F
He’s making a list and checking it twice
C
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice
G7
Santa Claus is coming to town
 

Practice tip: Master the C to F transition, as it’s the most common change in this song.