[Intro — playful brass, spoken] Dear Santa... I've been very good this year. Well... Good is a relative term. [Soft laugh] [Verse 1 — playful swing] Got a little wishlist Written in Chanel Champagne in the bathtub And a five-star hotel Diamonds in the window Pretty things that shine But I don't need a price tag To know that I'm divine [Pre-Chorus — jazzy piano build] He said, "Baby, what you wishing for?" I said, "Darling, take a seat" 'Cause if you're gonna love me Better make it something sweet [Chorus — sassy, catchy] Santa baby, I'm expensive But I'm worth every little dime I don't need another necklace I just need a little of your time Santa baby, I'm expensive Got a heart you cannot buy You can wrap the whole world in ribbons But you can't put a price on mine Oh, honey, don't be nervous I'm not asking for the moon Just a love that feels like Christmas Every afternoon [Post-Chorus — playful harmonies] Cha-cha-ching! Hear the sleigh bells ring Ooh, what a beautiful thing I'm expensive, darling But my love is everything [Verse 2 — cheeky brass and piano] Got a closet full of dresses And a thousand pairs of shoes But the only thing I'm missing Is a little time with you You can take me to a rooftop Overlooking all the lights Or we can eat leftover cookies On the kitchen floor tonight [Pre-Chorus — playful vocal runs] He said, "Baby, name your price" I said, "Darling, here's the deal" Put your telephone away And tell me something real [Chorus — full brass arrangement] Santa baby, I'm expensive But I'm worth every little dime I don't need another necklace I just need a little of your time Santa baby, I'm expensive Got a heart you cannot buy You can wrap the whole world in ribbons But you can't put a price on mine Oh, honey, don't be nervous I'm not asking for the moon Just a love that feels like Christmas Every afternoon [Bridge — stripped jazzy piano] Don't need a limousine Don't need a diamond ring Don't need a million little presents Underneath the tree Just learn my favorite song And dance with me till two 'Cause the most expensive thing Is a heart that's true [Spoken — teasing] Although... I wouldn't say no To a little something sparkly. [Soft laugh] [Final Chorus — big-band festive lift] SANTA BABY, I'M EXPENSIVE And I'm worth every little dime You can buy the finest roses But you cannot buy my time Santa baby, I'm expensive Got a heart that shines like gold And the richest kind of Christmas Is a love that doesn't fold Oh, honey, don't be nervous Come and take me by the hand I'm the kind of Christmas magic Money never understands [Outro — vintage brass flourish] Dear Santa... Keep the diamonds. [Whisper] I've already got my favorite present. [Playful laugh] Merry Christmas!
