Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Mariah Carey · Merry Christmas
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you whySanta Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to townHe's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's gonna find out
Who's naughty or niceSanta Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to townHe sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sakeSo you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you whySanta Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to townThe kids in girl and boyland
Will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a toyland
All around the Christmas treeSo you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you whySanta Claus (is comin' to town)
Santa Claus (is comin' to town)
Santa Claus is comin'
Santa Claus is comin'
Santa Claus is comin'
To town
Mariah Carey - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Mariah Carey's rendition of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" stands as a defining moment in her celebrated holiday discography. Featured on the 1994 album Merry Christmas, the track showcases her signature vocal agility and melismatic style, transforming a traditional Christmas standard into a modern classic. The recording captures the festive spirit with a blend of pop and R&B influences that have become synonymous with her work during the holiday season. This performance highlights Carey's ability to reinterpret well-known material, infusing it with her unique emotional depth and technical precision. As part of her extensive body of work, the song remains a staple of seasonal playlists, demonstrating her enduring impact on contemporary music and her specific mastery of the holiday genre.