Story Behind The Song
Original lyrics set to Tchikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from the ballet, "The Nutcracker,"
Song Description
A light, fun, festive song that paints a number of scenes often seen around the house during the holiday season.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Europop |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful |
Similar Artists |
Katy Perry, Lady GaGa |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
All over town you searched for the prize
Tou want surprise, in their eyes
You tiptoe through the house.
Squeeze yourself into the tightest space
Your hiding place, keep it safe
Even from your spouse.
Christmas Day had best not be late
So far away, kid's can't wait
They tiptoe through the house.
Behind every door, under the floor
Open each drawer, hide and seek.
Gatherings bring together all kinds
Yours and mine, who will you find
Mingling through the house?
Couples slip off in search of mistletoe
Their friends don't know, soft they go
So no one will find out.
Have one more cookie shaped like a bell
You might as well, I won't tell
Mingling through the house.
Through every door, dance 'cross the floor
We all want more, kisses and treats.
Sneak about so carefully, make sure the coast is clear.
Slink around so silently so nobody will hear.
Mustn't make a peep; oh, so slowly creep.
Have to keep the secret, fill Christmas with cheer.
Santa Claus comes to town once a year
His reindeer, have no fear
They won't skip your house.
He'll get there if he must brave snow and ice
He won't think twice, if you're nice
And if you have no doubt.
Under the chair you wait on Christmas Eve
You mustn't sleep, your vigil keep
Hiding in your house.
What was that sound? Will you be found?
Will Santa come 'round? Don't fall asleep.
Sneak about so carefully, make sure the coast is clear.
Slink around so silently so nobody will hear.
Mustn't make a peep; oh, so slowly creep.
Have to keep the secret, fill stockings with cheer.
Santa Claus comes to town once a year
His reindeer, have no fear
They won't skip your house.
He'll get there if he must brave snow and ice
He won't think twice, if you're nice
And if you have no doubt.
Under the chair you wait on Christmas Eve
You mustn't sleep, your vigil keep
Hiding in your house.
What was that sound? You woke up and found
That Santa came 'round! You fell asleep!