Key:
Introduction: F C G C
C
Hey Beau let's go and get pirogue and push-pole down the bayou
G7 C
I want to see the Christmas Tree dance o-fais dodo
Have a big time and cut a shine where all will be gay-o
G7 C
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou
F Em Dm C
Papa Noel will bring the bells and all will be gay-o
F Em D7 G7
I'm gonna be at the Christmas tree with my ma chè re ami-o
C
So ring the chimes it's Christmas time and pick the old banjo
G7 C
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou
C F G C
See ma Nannan and ma Parrain I know they'll all be there-o
G7 C
See Ol' Quelqu'un and Mamoun Bé bé and Jo-Jo
See Jolivet oh my sweet pet and get me some sugar
G7 C
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou
F Em Dm C
So roll the rug let's kiss and hug and let's all be gay-o
F Em D7 G7
A merry Christmas to you all and a happy bonne anné e-o
C
I'm gonna dance all through the night 'til daylight with my babe-o
G7 C
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou
C F C F C
Dionne wants a push-y-on a pistolette and yo-yo
G7 C
My Jolivet oh my sweet pet Lord cher ami-o
Oh Auntie Luce will cook the goose and she will serve the gumbo
G7 C
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou
F Em Dm C
Papa Noel will bring the bells and all will be gay-o
F Em D7 G7
I'm gonna be at the Christmas tree with my ma chè re ami-o
C
So ring the chimes it's Christmas time and pick the old banjo
G7 C F C F
Oh Santa Claus will come tonight down on the bayou