[Verse 1] He slid down from the clouds past the Capitol dome Hit that warm DC air — said, “This feels like home” Sleigh bells jingled to a go-go beat Boots hittin’ rhythm on that funky street Ben’s Chili Bowl had a table saved He tipped his hat to the soul food wave Grabbed some greens, mac and cheese in hand Santa Claus just joined the band [Chorus] 🎶 Chocolate City Santa, rollin’ on through With a beard full of magic and a heart stayin’ true A sack full of rhythm, sleigh painted red And a velvet dashiki on his head Yeah, Chocolate City Santa, droppin’ joy all night Bringin’ gifts and groove to the people’s delight 🎶 [Verse 2] In Southeast DC, he tuned his bass Jammed with Junior and the Funk Embrace Kids on the corner shouted, “Look at that ride!” Santa winked with soul in his stride Stopped at Howard for a midnight show Passed out toys in a sweet Afro glow From U Street up to Georgia Ave He danced down alleys like a man well-behaved [Chorus] 🎶 Chocolate City Santa, with the reindeer glide Handin’ out blessings on the funky side Candy cane swagger, peppermint suit Droppin’ vinyl 45s and platform boots Yeah, Chocolate City Santa, got soul in his sleigh Deliverin’ hope the DC way 🎶 [Bridge – Spoken Word over a wah-wah vamp] “Now they said he’d only hit the North Pole stops… But you know Santa loves the groove, don’t let that fool you. He made his list, checked it twice — Then detoured through the city with somethin’ real nice.” [Final Chorus] 🎶 Chocolate City Santa, rollin’ on through Keepin’ dreams alive like he always do Blessin’ Black families with rhythm and grace Leavin’ joy on every brownstone face Yeah, Chocolate City Santa, 1974 Funkin’ up the rooftop, knockin’ every door 🎶 [Outro – Horn section breakdown + children laughing] “Y’all better hang them stockings right — Chocolate City Santa’s comin’ tonight!”
