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 being Gene Autry, who is also known for his version of the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
Lyrics
- Up on the housetop reindeer pause
- Out jumps good old Santa Claus
- Down through the chimney with lots of toys
- All for the little ones Christmas joys
- [Chorus]
- 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 St. 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
- [Chorus]
- 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
- [Chorus]
External links
- Benjamin Hanby and Up on the House Top at Wikipedia