Run Rudolph Run
Out of all the reindeers, you know you’re the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Rudolph ain’t too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph ’cause I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy, “Child, what have you been longing for?”
“All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar”
And then away went Rudolph whizzin’ like a shootin’ star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa has to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reelin’ like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl, “Child, what would please you most to get?”
“A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink, and wet”
And then away went Rudolph, whizzin’ like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round
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About the carol Run Rudolph Run
“Run Rudolph Run” is a Christmas rock and roll song written by Chuck Berry and Johnny Marks and released by Chuck Berry in 1958. The song combines Berry’s signature guitar-driven rock style with the familiar Christmas character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It became one of the earliest examples of Christmas music blending directly with the emerging sound of rock and roll.
The song focuses on Rudolph’s important role on Christmas Eve as he helps Santa deliver presents around the world. Unlike the slower and more traditional versions of Rudolph’s story, this song presents him as energetic, fast and exciting. The driving rhythm and repeated calls for Rudolph to run create a sense of movement that matches the urgency of Santa’s Christmas journey.
Chuck Berry’s performance gave the song a unique place in holiday music by bringing Christmas themes into rock and roll. Its connection to Christmas comes from Santa, Rudolph and the Christmas Eve story, while its musical style reflects Berry’s influence on popular music. “Run Rudolph Run” remains popular because it combines the excitement of Christmas with the energy of classic rock.
