Zat You, Santa Claus?
Zat You, Santa Claus?
Gifts I’m preparing for some Christmas sharing
But I pause because
Hanging my stocking I can hear a knocking
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
Sure is dark out, ain’t the slightest spark out
‘Pon my slackened jaw!
Who’s there? Who is it stopping for a visit?
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
Are you bringing a present for me
Something pleasantly pleasant for me?
Then it’s just what I’ve been waiting for
Would you mind slipping it under the door?
Cold winds are howling, or could that be growling?
My legs feel like straws
My my oh me my, kindly would you reply?
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
Hanging the stocking, I can hear a knocking
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
I say, who’s there, who is it? Are you stopping for a visit?
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
Oh there, Santa, you gave me a scare
Now stop teasing ’cause I know you’re there
We don’t believe in no goblins today
But I can’t explain why I’m shaking that way
Bet I can see ole Santa in the keyhole
I’ll get to the cause
One peek and I’ll try there; oh oh, there’s an eye there!
‘Zat you, Santa Claus?
Please, please, pity my knees!
Say that’s you, Santa Claus!
Listen to the song
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About the carol Zat You, Santa Claus?
“Zat You, Santa Claus?” is a Christmas song recorded by Louis Armstrong, the legendary jazz musician known for his distinctive voice and trumpet playing. The song was written by Jack Fox and became one of Armstrong’s memorable holiday recordings.
The song presents a playful and humorous interpretation of Santa Claus arriving during Christmas. It captures the excitement, surprise and imagination often connected with hearing sounds on Christmas Eve and wondering if Santa has arrived.
Louis Armstrong’s jazz style gives the song a lively and entertaining atmosphere. Its connection to Christmas comes from its focus on Santa Claus and the excitement surrounding his arrival. “Zat You, Santa Claus?” represents the fun and playful side of holiday music.
