Nuttin' for Christmas
Sugarland
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I broke my doll on Kenny's head Somebody snitched on me I hid a frog in my sister's bed Somebody snitched on me I spilled some ink on Momma's rug I made Ronny eat a bug Bought some gum with a penny slug Somebody snitched on me I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas Mommy and Daddy are mad I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad I put a tack on teacher's chair Somebody snitched on me I tied a knot in Sarah's hair Somebody snitched on me I did a dance on Grandma's plants Climbed a tree and I tore my pants I filled that sugar bowl up with ants And somebody snitched on me I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas Mommy and Daddy are mad I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas 'Cause I can't been nuttin' but bad I won't be seein' old Santa Claus Somebody snitched on me He won't come visit me because Somebody snitched on me Next year I'll be goin' straight Next year I'll be good, just you wait I'd start now but it's too late Somebody snitched on me I'm gettin' nuttin', nuttin' Mommy and Daddy are mad I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas Mommy and Daddy are mad I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad 'Cause I can't been nuttin' but bad 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad
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Written by: Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Background Information"Nuttin' for Christmas" is a novelty Christmas song that was written by Sid Tepper and Roy Bennett.
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Performance by Spike JonesSpike Jones and his group, The City Slickers, recorded their version of "Nuttin' for Christmas" in 1955.
- This version was noted for its comedic and zany style, which was a signature approach of Spike Jones.
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Performance by The Fontane SistersThe Fontane Sisters recorded their own version of the song around the same time as Spike Jones.
- Their interpretation is considered more traditional and sweet compared to the humorous approach of Spike Jones.
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Performance by SugarlandAmerican country duo Sugarland, consisting of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, have also produced their rendition of "Nuttin' for Christmas".
- Their version of the song was included in their Christmas album, "Gold and Green" which was released in 2009.
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Song's PopularityThe song was a major hit during the Christmas season due to its humorous lyrics and catchy tune.
- In 1955, it was one of the best-selling Christmas songs in the United States.
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Song's Unique Perspective"Nuttin' for Christmas" is notable as it's sung from the viewpoint of a crafty child who’s been bad all year and therefore, is receiving nothing for Christmas.
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Several Artists RenditionsOver the years, the song has been recorded by numerous artists including, but not limited to, Art Mooney and Barry Gordon.
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Barry Gordon's VersionA version of the song recorded by a six-year-old Barry Gordon in collaboration with the Art Mooney Orchestra also became immensely popular and sold over one million copies.
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