Captain Santa Claus Song Lyrics and Chords by Bobby Helms
Captain Santa Claus
Recorded by Bobby Helms
Written by Don Reid and Arthur Altman
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word had spread from
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town to town
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Santa's sled had
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there would
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be no
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toys this Christmas day
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When suddenly a
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cry was heard up
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in the sky is
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that a bird
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all the children shouted hip hooray (hip
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hooray)
Hoo
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ray for Captain
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Santa
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Claus and his
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reindeer space
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patrol
His sleigh broke down one
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Christmas
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Eve as he
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started from the
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pole
He said those children's
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heart would break if
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I don't make this
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trip
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Santa's helpers saved the day when they built a rocket
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ship
Then
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with his reindeer
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space
ca
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dets he took
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off through the
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air
And not one chimney
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did they miss every
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stocking got its
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share
Now children dance with
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glee around the
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tree each time they're told
The
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tale of Captain Santa Claus and his
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reindeer space
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patrol
Repeat #2,3
FAQ
Who sang the the song Captain Santa Claus?
- The song Captain Santa Claus was sang by Bobby Helms.
Who is Bobby Helms?
- Robert Lee Helms (August 15, 1933 - June 19, 1997) was an American country music singer, best known for his 1957 Christmas hit "Jingle Bell Rock". His other hits include "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel".
