Well there are presents under the tree
For daddy's little baby and me
And rumors, now tell me the truth
Of reindeer up on the roof
A fat man with fur on his face
Popping out from my fireplace
The cocoa he left in his mug
And footprints all over the rug
But if there's one thing I can't understand
About the myth of this magical man
It's just why the fellow might choose
To steal the glory from the King of the Jews
'Twas Santa Claus who ripped off Jesus Christ
Don't matter who's been naughty or who's been nice
Like candy canes and mistletoe
Colors fade, you know the senses slow
May the reason for the season again suffice
Well the neighborhood is glowing at night
With a galaxy of colorful lights
The front lawn a holiday train
With aerosol snow on the panes
But despite all the garland and elves
We've unpacked from our attics and shelves
A detail too often ignored
Is the birth of our savior and lord
'Twas Santa Claus who ripped off Jesus Christ
Don't matter who's been naughty or who's been nice
Like candy canes and mistletoe
Colors fade, you know the senses slow
May the reason for the season again suffice
Seems everybody's out at the mall
Searching for that Cabbage Patch doll
There's a fist fight out in the lot
For that last remaining handicapped spot
We will load all our things in the car
Celebrate with a few at the bar
Stumble back to the sofa well-lubed
For "A Wonderful Life" on the tube
But if there's one thing we people can do
To make holiday wishes come true
This Christmas as you climb from your bed
Remember what the Nazarene said:
'Twas Santa Claus who ripped off Jesus Christ
Don't matter who's been naughty or who's been nice
Like candy canes and mistletoe
Colors fade, you know the senses slow
May the reason for the season again suffice
