(Dwight Yoakam)



Cold tears fall from his eyes

As he turns into the night and walks away

Lucille runs outside

Just to see if there might be a sleigh

Little Bobby stares down

At the plate where cookies still lay

And tries to understand

Why momma said Santa can't stay



Chorus:

Momma said Santa can't stay

Said she told him that twice yesterday

Then a car just like Dad's

Pulled out and drove away

After momma said Santa couldn't stay



They both heard him coming

Saw Mom run down the hall and holler wait

Doug you're drunk don't come inside

I'm not joking I've had all this I can take

He threw a present really hard

That almost hit Mom's new boyfriend Ray

And yelled ho-ho lucky for you she's here

And said that Santa can't stay



Chorus:

Momma said Santa can't stay

Said she told him that twice yesterday

Then a car just like Dad's

Pulled out and drove away

After momma said Santa couldn't stay