Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

John Coots, Haven Gillespie

Lyrics Translation

Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town

You better watch out (watch out)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
You better not pout
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town

He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice

Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you are awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)

Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Better not pout
I'm telling you why

Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)

Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town

Little tin horns
And little toy drums
Rooty-toot-toot
And rump-a-tum-tums
Curly-haired dolls
That tootle and coo
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too

Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town

One more time, now

Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
You better watch out

Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
You better watch out (watch out)
Melhor você prestar atenção (prestar atenção)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Melhor você não chorar (woo hoo)
You better not pout
Melhor você não fazer bico
I'm telling you why
Vou te dizer porque
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
He's making a list
Ele está fazendo uma lista
And checking it twice
E checando-a duas vezes
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Ele vai saber quem é travesso e quem é comportado
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade, wow, sim
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
He sees you when you're sleeping
Ele te observa enquanto você dorme
He knows when you are awake
Ele sabe quando você está acordado
He knows if you've been bad or good
Ele sabe se você foi mau ou bom
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
Então seja bom, pelo amor de Deus (seja bom, pelo amor de Deus)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
Melhor você prestar atenção (prestar atenção)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Melhor você não chorar (woo hoo)
Better not pout
Melhor você não fazer bico
I'm telling you why
Vou te dizer porque
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade, woo yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade (woo hoo)
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Little tin horns
Pequenas cornetas de latão
And little toy drums
E pequenos tambores de brinquedo
Rooty-toot-toot
Boom-boom-boom
And rump-a-tum-tums
E boom-boom-boom
Curly-haired dolls
Bonecas de cabelo enrolado
That tootle and coo
Aquele trompete e cuco
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
Elefante, barcos e carrinhos também
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
One more time, now
Mais uma vez agora
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
Santa Claus is comin' to town
O Papai Noel está vindo pra cidade
You better watch out
Melhor você prestar atenção
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
You better watch out (watch out)
Será mejor que te cuides (cuidado)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Es mejor que no llores (wuju)
You better not pout
Será mejor que no hagas pucheros
I'm telling you why
Te voy a decir el por qué
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
He's making a list
Él esta haciendo una lista
And checking it twice
Y revisándola dos veces
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Voy a descubrir quién es travieso y agradable
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad, uoh sí
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
He sees you when you're sleeping
Te ve cuando estás durmiendo
He knows when you are awake
Él sabe cuando estás despierto
He knows if you've been bad or good
Él sabe si has sido bueno o malo
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
Así que sé bueno por el amor de Dios (sé bueno por el amor de Dios)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
Oh, será mejor que tengas cuidado (cuidado)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Es mejor que no llores (wuju)
Better not pout
Mejor no hacer pucheros
I'm telling you why
Te voy a decir el por qué
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, Santa Claus viene a la ciudad, oh sí
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad, (wuju)
Woo hoo
Wuju
Woo hoo
Wuju
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Little tin horns
Pequeños cuernos de hojalata
And little toy drums
Y pequeños tambores de juguete
Rooty-toot-toot
Rooty-toot-toot
And rump-a-tum-tums
Y rom-po-pom-pom
Curly-haired dolls
Muñecas de pelo rizado
That tootle and coo
Esa flauta
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
Elefantes, barcos y coches para niños también
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, Santa Claus viene a la ciudad, oh sí
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
One more time, now
Una vez más, ahora
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad, uoh sí
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus viene a la ciudad
You better watch out
Más te vale cuidarte
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
You better watch out (watch out)
T'as intérêt à faire gaffe (fais gaffe)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
T'as intérêt à ne pas pleurer (woo-hoo)
You better not pout
T'as intérêt à ne pas bouder
I'm telling you why
J't'explique pourquoi
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
He's making a list
Il fait sa liste
And checking it twice
Et la révise deux fois
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Il va apprendre qui sont les méchants et les gentils
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Le Père Noël arrive en ville, whoa ouais
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
He sees you when you're sleeping
Il peut te voir quand tu dors
He knows when you are awake
Il sait quand t'es debout
He knows if you've been bad or good
Il sait si t'as été méchant ou gentil
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
Donc pour l'amour de Dieu, sois gentil (pour l'amour de Dieu, sois gentil)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
Oh, t'as intérêt à faire gaffe (fais gaffe)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
T'as intérêt à ne pas pleurer (woo-hoo)
Better not pout
Intérêt à ne pas bouder
I'm telling you why
J't'explique pourquoi
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, le Père Noël arrive en ville, whoa ouais
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
Le Père Noël arrive en ville (woo-hoo)
Woo hoo
Woo-hoo
Woo hoo
Woo-hoo
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Little tin horns
Des petites cornes d'étain
And little toy drums
Et des petits tambourins
Rooty-toot-toot
Qui font des tra-la-la-la
And rump-a-tum-tums
Et des ram-pa-pa-pam
Curly-haired dolls
Des poupées aux cheveux bouclés
That tootle and coo
Qui font "wah-wah" et "ouh"
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
Un éléphant, des bateaux et des voitures de gamin aussi
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, le Père Noël arrive en ville, whoa ouais
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
One more time, now
Et encore une fois, là
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Le Père Noël arrive en ville, whoa ouais
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Le Père Noël arrive en ville
You better watch out
T'as intérêt à faire gaffe
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
You better watch out (watch out)
Ihr passt besser auf (passt auf)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Ihr solltet besser nicht weinen (woo hoo)
You better not pout
Ihr schmollt besser nicht
I'm telling you why
Ich sag euch, warum
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
He's making a list
Er macht eine Liste
And checking it twice
Und überprüft sie zweimal
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Er wird herausfinden, wer böse und brav ist
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
He sees you when you're sleeping
Er sieht euch, wenn ihr schlaft
He knows when you are awake
Er weiß, ob ihr wach ist
He knows if you've been bad or good
Er weiß, ob ihr artig wart oder nicht
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
Also seid artig um Himmels willen (seid artig um Himmels willen)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
Oh, passt besser auf (passt auf)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
Ihr solltet besser nicht weinen (woo hoo)
Better not pout
Ihr schmollt besser nicht
I'm telling you why
Ich sag euch, warum
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt (woo hoo)
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Little tin horns
Kleine Blechhörner
And little toy drums
Und kleine Spielzeugtrommeln
Rooty-toot-toot
Rooty-toot-toot
And rump-a-tum-tums
Und Rump-a-tum-tums
Curly-haired dolls
Puppen mit lockigem Haar
That tootle and coo
Der tuckernde und gurrende
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
Elefant, Boote und auch Kinderwagen
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
One more time, now
Noch einmal, jetzt
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt, whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Der Weihnachtsmann kommt in die Stadt
You better watch out
Ihr passt besser auf
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
You better watch out (watch out)
È meglio che tu stia attento (attento)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
È meglio che tu non pianga (uuh uuh)
You better not pout
È meglio che tu non metta il broncio
I'm telling you why
Ti dico il perché
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
He's making a list
Lui sta facendo una lista
And checking it twice
E la controlla due volte
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Capirà chi è cattivo e buono
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città, uoah sì
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
He sees you when you're sleeping
Lui ti vede quando dormi
He knows when you are awake
Lui sa quando sei sveglio
He knows if you've been bad or good
Lui sa se sei stato cattivo o buono
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
Allora fai il bravo per l'amor del cielo (bravo per l'amor del cielo)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
Oh, è meglio che tu stia attento (attento)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
È meglio che tu non pianga (uuh uuh)
Better not pout
È meglio che tu non metta il broncio
I'm telling you why
Ti dico il perché
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città, uoah sì
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città, (uuh uuh)
Woo hoo
Uuh uuh
Woo hoo
Uuh uuh
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Little tin horns
Piccole trombe di latta
And little toy drums
E piccoli tamburi
Rooty-toot-toot
Rooty-toot-toot
And rump-a-tum-tums
E rump-a-tum-tums
Curly-haired dolls
Bambole con i ricciolini
That tootle and coo
Quel flauto
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
Elefanti, barche e anche macchine per bambini
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Oh, Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città, uoah sì
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
One more time, now
Ancora una volta adesso
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città, oh sì
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Babbo Natale sta arrivando in città
You better watch out
È meglio che tu stia attento
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
You better watch out (watch out)
みんな注意して (注意して)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
泣くのはもうやめて (woo hoo)
You better not pout
すねるのも もうやめて
I'm telling you why
なぜかって言うと
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るからさ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るからさ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るからさ
He's making a list
サンタはリストを作っているよ
And checking it twice
そして二度も確認をして
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
誰がいたずらっ子で誰が良い子かっていうのが分かるのさ
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
He sees you when you're sleeping
君が寝ている時にサンタはやって来るよ
He knows when you are awake
そして君がいつ起きてるかも彼には分かるんだ
He knows if you've been bad or good
君が悪いことをしてきたのか良いことをしてきたのかもね
So be good for goodness sake (be good for goodness sake)
だからお願いだから 良い子でいようね (お願いだから 良い子でいようね)
Oh, you'd better watch out (watch out)
みんな注意して (注意して)
You better not cry (woo hoo)
泣くのはもうやめて (woo hoo)
Better not pout
すねるのも もうやめて
I'm telling you why
なぜかって言うと
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
あぁ サンタクロースが街にやって来るからさ そうだよ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town (woo hoo)
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ (woo hoo)
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Woo hoo
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Little tin horns
スズの小笛に
And little toy drums
おもちゃの太鼓
Rooty-toot-toot
プップップー
And rump-a-tum-tums
タンタカタン
Curly-haired dolls
巻き毛の人形に
That tootle and coo
ピューピュー クークー
Elephant, boats and kiddie cars too
象やお船やミニチュアの車もね
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
あぁ サンタクロースが街にやって来るからさ whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
One more time, now
もう一度だ
Santa Claus is comin' to town, whoa yeah
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ whoa yeah
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
Santa Claus is comin' to town
サンタクロースが街にやって来るんだ
You better watch out
みんな注意して

Trivia about the song Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by The Jackson 5

On which albums was the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” released by The Jackson 5?
The Jackson 5 released the song on the albums “The Jackson 5 Christmas Album” in 1970, “Christmas Album” in 1970, “Soulsation!” in 1995, “Michael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown Years” in 2008, and “Ultimate Christmas Collection” in 2009.
Who composed the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” by The Jackson 5?
The song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” by The Jackson 5 was composed by John Coots, Haven Gillespie.

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