[Verse 1] Up at the pole on Christmas Eve Snowflakes dance The reindeer breathe But up in the office Closed red door Santa’s pacing holes in the floor [Verse 2] List in his hand Brow all tight “Too many houses in one short night” Elves in the hallway whisper “Oh no… Why’s he limping on that big red toe?” [Chorus] Santa’s got gout in his jolly big toe Grumbling and groaning Ho-ho… oh no But love’s gonna carry this sleigh anyway ’Cause even old Santa Can take a Christmas sick day [Verse 3] He slams his chair “We’ll miss some roofs I can’t climb chimneys with these boots” Mrs. Claus enters Calm and wise Steam from her cocoa Smile in her eyes [Pre-Chorus] “Dear You’re hurting You’re worn clean through Christmas can’t shine if it’s breaking you You taught the world what giving means Let them give back to you this once ” she sings [Chorus] Santa’s got gout in his jolly big toe Grumbling and groaning Ho-ho… oh no But love’s gonna carry this sleigh anyway ’Cause even old Santa Can take a Christmas sick day [Bridge] Elves rush in with maps and schemes “Boss We’ve trained for this in our dreams We’ll drive the sleigh We know the skies You just rest those weary eyes” [low vocal register] Santa sighs His shoulders fall Looks at the pictures on the wall Kids in pajamas Trees that glow Smiles that he’s watched for years now grow [crescendo] He laughs It rumbles soft and deep “Maybe this year I get some sleep If I can pause The joy won’t end Christmas can lean on its little friends” [Chorus] Santa’s got gout in his jolly big toe Grumbling and groaning Ho-ho… oh no But love’s gonna carry this sleigh anyway ’Cause even old Santa Can take a Christmas sick day [Outro] [whispered vocals] So if your gifts arrive right on time Thank the elves for their midnight climb And think of Santa by the firelight glow Sock up Foot up Resting that jolly big toe [saxophone solo]
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