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V8 Sleigh Tonight

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(Intro – Horn Punch + Guitar Riff) “Aw yeah—wind it up, boys!” 🎸 Verse 1 Old Saint Nick’s got a V8 sleigh, Chrome pipes rumblin’ down the runway. Reindeer ridin’ shotgun, shades on tight, (*“Hit it, Rudy!”*) They’re burnin’ midnight snow through the frosty night. Guitar slappin’ like a rockabilly flame, Nick leans out the window yellin’ every name— “Dasher, Dancer, Donner too, Let’s show this world what we can do!” 🎺 Pre-Chorus Big-band bells start ringin’ in tune, Horns kick in like a swingin’ monsoon. And the reindeer shout from the backseat row— (“Let’s light up Christmas, let’s go, let’s go!”) 🎶 Chorus We’re ridin’ that V8 sleigh tonight, Hot rod chrome in the pale moonlight. Rockin’ house to house with a bluesy cheer, (*“Oh, Santa’s shiftin’ into high gear!”*) Yeah, we’re tearin’ up the snow-packed street, Rockabilly rhythms keepin’ time so sweet. This Christmas to end all Christmases— We’re bringin’ joy with a roar like this! ⚡ Verse 2 Reindeer boots on the dashboard swing, Nick taps the hood—“Hear that engine sing!” Presents piled high like a juke-joint stack, (*“Slide that box!”*) Thorogood grit in the reindeers’ laugh. Hit the next rooftop with a Setzer glide, Santa’s guitar solo about to collide With the horn section blowin’ winter fire— A blues-swing mashup like a snowball choir. 🎺 Pre-Chorus 2 Sparks fly off that candy-cane chrome, Reindeer chantin’ like they’re bringin’ it home— (“Turn it up, Santa! Give ’em that sound!”) And the sleigh roars louder than the thunder around. 🔥 Chorus We’re ridin’ that V8 sleigh tonight, Hot rod chrome in the pale moonlight. Rockin’ house to house with a bluesy cheer, (*“Oh, Santa’s shiftin’ into high gear!”*) Yeah, we’re tearin’ up the snow-packed street, Rockabilly rhythms keepin’ time so sweet. This Christmas to end all Christmases— We’re bringin’ joy with a roar like this! 🎸 Bridge (Guitar vs. Sax Showdown) Guitar slides in— (“wahhh-WAHH!”) Sax fires back— (“BRAP-buh-DAH!”) Reindeer chant: (“Go! Go! Go!”) Santa hollers: (“Ho-ho-HOLD MY COCOA!”) Engine revs— Snow kicks up— Tonight the North Pole Is shakin’ it up! 🎄 Final Chorus We’re ridin’ that V8 sleigh tonight, Tailfins glowin’ with holiday light. Rockin’ roof to roof with a bluesy cheer, (*“Hang on tight—Christmas is here!”*) Yeah, all around the world they’ll hear this beat, Reindeer hoofin’ to that swingin’ heat. A Christmas to end all Christmases— And baby, we ain’t done yet!