Up on the Housetop

"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 well
 * Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
 * One that can 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]