[Verse 1] It was Christmas Eve, snow fallin' slow The North Pole crew had lost their glow Santa's sleigh broke down in the midnight fog Reindeer tappin', stuck in the smog But from the shadows came a man with a wrench Coveralls dusty, packin’ holiday sense He said, “Step aside, I know this ride” Uncle Junior showed up with Detroit pride [Chorus] Uncle Junior fixed Santa’s sleigh, oh yes he did! With a socket in his pocket and a peppermint lid He patched the runner, tuned the glide Said, “You gon’ make it round the world tonight” Oh, bless that man in the mistletoe gray — Uncle Junior fixed Santa’s sleigh [Verse 2] He oiled the gears with molasses shine Got Rudolph blinkin’ right on time Tapped the dash, said “Try it now” The sleigh jumped up like pow, pow, pow! Elves clapped hands, Mrs. Claus did too Gave him a slice of sweet potato stew Santa laughed with a hearty cheer Said, “Junior, you saved Christmas this year!” [Chorus] Uncle Junior fixed Santa’s sleigh, oh yes indeed With a candy cane wrench and mechanical speed He whistled while he worked that night Said, “The magic ain’t broke, it just needs tightin’ right” In a coat dusted white like a chimney bouquet — Uncle Junior fixed Santa’s sleigh [Bridge – Call & Response] 🎶 "Can he fix it?" — "Yes he can!" 🎶 "Will he quit?" — "Not that man!" 🎶 "What he bring?" — "Tools and soul!" 🎶 "Who saved Christmas?" — "Junior’s role!" [Final Chorus] Uncle Junior fixed Santa’s sleigh, no doubt With a wrench in his hand and a Motown shout Now every child from coast to coast Got their gifts ‘cause Junior did the most Hang his stocking up right away — Uncle Junior saved the sleigh that day [Outro – Funk Guitar Vamp + Horn Stabs] “Slide that socket, twist that chrome... Now take that sleigh on home!”
