Verse 1:
Falling snow and mistletoe and people on the go
It is the season for the children's happiness to show

Chorus1:
Santa don't be late the time is near to harness up the reindeer
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Verse 2:
Every boy through out the land and all the little girls
Are hangin' up their stocking with their hearts all in a whirl

Chorus 2:
So santa don't be late the time is near to harness up the reindeer
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Verse 3:
On the 24th night of the 12th month of the year,
Every little girl and boy will know that christmas eve is here

Chorus 3:
So santa don't be late the time is near to harness up the reindeer
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Verse 4:
There's just one night reindeers unite to gallop thru the sky
When rudolf informs mister claus your sleigh is set to fly

Chorus 4:
So santa don't be late the time is near to harness up the reindeer
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Repeat chorus:
So santa don't be late the time is near to harness up the reindeer
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Tag:
Turn on rudolf's nose before you leave
So he can guide your sleigh on christmas eve

Words and music by richard melvin brown