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Lenny Kaye - Santa's Knee

from Holiday Split by Lenny Kaye / Cedar Sparks

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lyrics

Won't you come here and sit on old Santa's knee?
Tell me what you're hoping to find under the tree
And I'll try to make all your wishings come true
That's the spirit of Christmas that I give to you

Each year at this time I put on the suit
The white beard and red hat, the buckle and boots
Stuff a pillow down around my waist
A Jolly laugh, Ho Ho Ho! and I'm taking my place
Johnny wants a pony, Susie wants a horse
I nod and I twinkle and I tell them "of course"
If they're good or they're bad it's not for me to say
I believe all God's creatures should have their own way

Won't you come here and sit on old Santa's knee?
Tell me what you're hoping to find under the tree
And I'll try to make all your wishes come true
That's the spirit of Christmas that I give to you

At night I go home to the far side of town
It's a quiet room where no one's around
There's a small tree in the corner, a couple of lights
Mistletoe unkissed, not a present in sight
When it comes to the Eve I stay up too late
Have a drink or three and contemplate fate
Hang up a stocking and hope St. Nick arrives
Bringing magic and wonder to brighten my life

Won't you come here and sit on old Santa's knee?
Tell me what you're hoping to find under the tree
And I'll try to make all your wishes come true
That's the spirit of Christmas that I give to you

credits

from Holiday Split, track released November 24, 2023
Lenny Kaye: Vocal, Guitars
Tim Carbone: Violin, Wurlitzer, Toy Piano
Julian Rogai: Double Bass
Lou Rogai: Drums, Organ
Brian Curry: Falsetto Vocals

Written by Lenny Kaye
Mr. Fiyu Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Tim Carbone
Engineered by Tim Carbone and Lou Rogai at Black Lotus
Mixed and Mastered by Don Sternecker at Mixolydian

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