United Praise ‎#153

153. Tattling to Santa

1 My mamma says that Santa Claus
Has lots of things for boys and girls;
But he won’t bring me any, ‘cause
I cry when mamma makes my curls.

She says; “I’ll tell Old Santa
How naughty you have been;
He won’t come down the chimney,
Or bring you anything.”

2 I’d like a doll with curly hair,
A buggy and a lot of toys;
But I guess mamma doesn’t care,
For if I make a little noise.

She says; “I’ll tell Old Santa
How naughty you have been;
He won’t come down the chimney,
Or bring you anything.”

3 Next Christmas Day will soon pass by,
And I’ll be glad as I can be;
For then if I should every cry,
My mamma then won’t say to me:
“I’ll go and tell Old Santa
How naughty you have been;
He won’t come down the chimney,
Or bring you anything.”

Text Information

• First Line: My mamma says that Santa Claus
• Title: Tattling to Santa
• Author: Rev. Ira N. Pierce
• Refrain First Line: She says; I’ll tell Old Santa
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [My mamma says that Santa Claus]
• Composer: Ira B. Wilson