Santa Can't Stay Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
Santa Can't Stay
Written and Recorded by Dwight Yoakam
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A cold tear fall from his eyes
As he turns into the night and walks
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Lucille runs outside
Just to see if there might be a
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sleigh
Little Bobby he stares down
At the plate where
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cookies still
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lay
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tries to understand
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Why momma said Santa can't
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stay
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Momma said
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Santa can't
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stay
Said she
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told him
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that twice yester
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day
Then a
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car just like
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dad's
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pulled out and drove
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away
After
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momma said Santa couldn't
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stay
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They both heard him coming
Saw mom run down the hall and holler
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wait
Doug you're drunk don't come inside
I'm not joking I've had all this I can
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take
He threw a present really hard
That almost hit mom's new
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boyfriend
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Ray
And yelled
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ho-ho lucky for you she's here
And
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said that Santa can't
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stay
Repeat #3 x3
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Momma said
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Santa can't
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stay
FAQ
Who sang the the song Santa Can't Stay?
- The song Santa Can't Stay was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
