Up on the Housetop (song)

Up on the Housetop is a Christmas song written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864 in the town of New Paris, Ohio. It has been recorded by a multitude of singers, among the most notable Gene Autry, who is also known for his version of the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".

Lyrics

 * Up on the Housetop reindeer paws
 * Out jumps good old Santa Claus.
 * Down through the chimney with lots of toys
 * All for the little ones Christmas joys.


 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Up on the Housetop, click, click, click!
 * Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick.


 * First comes the stocking of little Nell.
 * Oh dear Santa, fill it swell.
 * Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
 * One that will open and shut its eyes.


 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Up on the Housetop, click, click, click!
 * Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick.


 * Next comes the stocking of little Will.
 * Oh, just see what a glorious thrill.
 * Here is a hammer with lots of tacks,
 * Whistle and a ball and a whip that cracks.


 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
 * Up on the Housetop, click, click, click!
 * Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick.