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Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary (Holiday Edition)
09/01/22 | 53m 46s | Rating: NR
A cappella group Straight No Chaser, formed 25 years ago at Indiana University, have sold more than three million albums, more than 1.5 million concert tickets, and garnered over a billion streams. They returned to Indiana to tape this concert at the Murat Theatre, performing classics, contemporary songs and holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Indiana Christmas” and “Nutcracker.”
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Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary (Holiday Edition)
[audience cheers] Thriller, thriller night [humming Thriller] This hit, that ice cold Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold This one is for them hood girls Them good girls straight masterpieces Stylin', wilin', livin' it up in the city Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty You try to scream Call the police and the fireman Too hot, (Hot damn) Make a dragon wanna retire man You start to freeze Hey, say my name you know who I am I'm too hot (Hot damn) And my band's about that money Break it down, Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you Saturday night and we in the spot Don't believe me just watch, Come on Thriller, thriller night Don't believe me just watch, Come on Thriller, thriller night Stop, wait a minute Fill my cup, put some liquor in it Take a sip, sign a check Julio, get the stretch Ride to Harlem, Hollywood Jackson, Mississippi If we show up, we gonna show out Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy I'm too hot (Hot damn) Call the police and the fireman Too hot, (Hot damn) Make a dragon wanna retire man Too hot, (Hot damn) Uh, say my name, you know who I am Too hot, (Hot damn) And my band's about that money Break it down Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) Girls hit your hallelujah, (Whoo) 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you 'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you Saturday night and we in the spot Don't believe me just watch, Come on Thriller, thriller night Don't believe me just watch, Come on Thriller, thriller night Don't believe me just watch Don't believe me just watch Hey, hey, hey [audience cheers] Come on, dance, jump on it If you sexy then flaunt it If you freaky then own it Don't brag about it, come show me Come on, dance, Jump on it If you sexy then flaunt it If you freaky then own it Well, it's Saturday night and we in the spot Don't believe me, don't believe me Don't believe me just watch [audience applause] Uptown funk you up, Uptown funk you up Uptown funk you up, Uptown funk you up I said, uptown funk you up Uptown funk you up Well, it's Saturday night and we in the spot Don't believe me just watch, come on Thriller, (Uptown funk you up) Thriller night, (Uptown funk you up) Uptown funk you up, Uptown funk you up Everybody, come on Thriller, (Uptown funk you up) Thriller night, (Uptown funk you up) Uptown funk you up, Uptown funk you up Thriller, (Uptown funk you up) Thriller night, (Uptown funk you up) (Uptown funk you up) (Uptown funk you up) Thriller, (Uptown funk you up) Thriller night, (Uptown funk you up) Well, it's Saturday night and we in the spot Don't believe me just watch [audience applause] What's up, Indianapolis?
[audience cheers] This next song we have for you is a Straight No Chaser classic, and one of our most requested, but we just recently changed it up a little bit.
We hope you enjoy.
[audience applause] One love One heart Let's get together and feel all right [audience cheers] [humming One Love] Well, you done done me in, you bet I felt it I tried to be chill But you're so hot that I melted I fell right through the cracks And now I'm trying to get back So, we listen to the music of the moment People dance and sing We're just one big family And it's our God-forsaken right To be loved loved, loved, loved, loved So I won't hesitate no more, no more It cannot wait, I'm sure There's no need to complicate Our time is short This is our fate Well, I'm yours I rise up this morning, I smile at the rising sun Three little birds pitch by my doorstep, Singin' sweet songs, Of melodies pure and true Sayin' "This is my message to you-ou-ou" Saying don't worry about a thing (Na, na, na, na, na) 'Cause every little thing is gonna be all right (Na, na, na, na, na) Saying don't worry about a thing (Bout a thing) Cause every little thing is gonna be all right (Na, na, na, na, na) Someday I'll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind, behind me Oh, somewhere over the rainbow (Hey) The bluebirds fly I like to see them flying Birds fly over the rainbow Why, oh why can't I?
So I won't hesitate no more, no more No more So let's get together and feel I'm yours I said, one love, one love One heart One heart One love Yeah, yeah One love So, please don't, please don't, please don't There's no need to complicate Because our time is short This is, this is, this is our fate I'm yours [audience applause] [humming] Let me tell you 'bout a place Somewhere up a New York way Where the people are so gay Twistin' the night away There they have a lot of fun Puttin' trouble on the run Here you find the old and young Twistin' the night away They'll be twistin', twistin' Yeah, everybody's feelin' great Oh, twistin', twistin' Yeah, twistin' the night away [humming] Here's a man in evenin' clothes How he got here, I don't know But, man, you oughta see him go Twistin' the night away He's dancin' with the chick in slacks She's a movin' up and back Man, there ain't nothin' like Twistin' the night away They'll be twistin', twistin' Yeah, everybody's ]feelin' great Oh, twistin', twistin' Yeah, twistin' the night away Well, come on now Here's a fella in blue jeans Dancin' with an older queen Who's dolled up in diamond rings Twistin' the night away Man, you oughta see her go, (See her go) Twistin' to rock and roll, (Rock and roll) Here you find the young and old Twistin' the night away They'll be twistin', twistin' Yeah, everybody's feelin' great Oh, twistin', twistin' Yeah, twistin' the night away Come on, twist with me now Lean up We're gonna twist all night We gonna twist all night Lean back Gonna twist the night away Gonna twist all night, (Lean up) (There ain't nothing like) There ain't nothing like (Lean back) Twisting the night away Oh, whoa, twisting, (Watusi) (Gonna twist all night) We 'gon twist all night Now fly We're gonna twist the night away Gonna twist the night away Now twist There ain't nothing like twisting the night away Twisting, Come on Twisting Yeah, everybody's feeling great Oh, twisting, I'll be twisting, yeah Twisting the night away One more time, I'll be twisting, yeah Twisting, yeah Everybody's feeling great Oh, twisting, Oh they twisting Yeah, twisting the night away [audience applause] Once again that's Mr. Jerome Collins on the solo.
[audience applause] I'm sorry to tell you there will be no band coming out.
It is just us.
Just singing, just... Oh.
[audience applause] Glad you guys are into that.
But we do assure you right off the bat there are no background tracks, no CD's, no rhythm tracks, no nothing.
Just nine guys through these microphones and out to you guys for better or for worse.
Now, let's say you hear percussion on one of the songs.
That's one of our guys doing what we call vocal percussion, or beat boxing you may know it as.
Now, that is different guys on different songs.
But right now, I would like to bring you one of the top three beat boxers in the greater Tulsa area.
[audience laughs] Mr. Tyler Tripp.
[audience applause] [beat boxing] [beat boxing] [audience applause] I think he just moved up to number 2.
[audience laughs] 'Cause someone just moved.
[audience laughs] Now, then we get into the voice parts.
Now, the very highest notes you guys are going to hear, those soaring high notes come from our fantastic tenor section over here.
Guys, come up here and take a bow.
[audience applause] Okay, all right.
You guys are so shy.
Is that a floss and a dab in one?
Wow.
Man, you are drinking too much.
So, like I said, those are the tenors.
Those are the guys who sing the high notes that's usually going to be the solo or the melody.
What we call that in the business is the easy part.
So... [audience laughs] Technical term.
Don't shoot the messenger.
So, then we move on to the next part below them.
That is the baritone part.
Mr. Dave and Mr. Seggie.
Come on up here and take a bow, guys.
[audience applause] You would not be cheering if you knew how high those socks went.
[audience laughs] Just picturing that quieted the crowd.
Thank you.
I appreciate that.
So, those are the baritones and what they do in the group is... Well, nobody really knows what they do except for knit long socks all day.
So, then the very lowest notes you hear, those come from the basses.
That's myself and Mr. Randy Stine.
No.
Don't.
[audience cheers] The attention just doesn't feel right to us because we're the ones who sing the "dums" and the "do-wha-do-whas".
That's not exactly the part that anybody sings along with.
We understand.
So, me and the group decided let's put together a song that sums up exactly what it's like being a bass.
[audience applause] Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass 'Bout that (bass, bass, bass) Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no tenor too But I can make you move Like I'm supposed to do 'Cause I got that boom boom That all the girls chase And all the low notes in all the right places I hear those tenors screaming, (Ah-ha) Trying to reach the top, (Ah-ha) Sound like a bunch or girls Come on now, make it stop If you like bass, bass, (Ah-ha) Then raise 'em up 'Cause every octave that I sing is perfect Bottom to the top Yeah, my momma she told me Don't worry about those tenor guys (Shoo-wop, wop), (Sha-ooh-wop, wop) She says, the girls like a little voice To whisper in their ear at night That voice is dreamy, It's getting steamy No, I won't be no pop star, no rock star But I'll do just fine (Shoo-wop, wop), (Sha-ooh-wop, wop) So, if that's what's you're into Then go ahead and waste your time Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass 'Bout that (bass, bass, bass) I'm bringing bass back [audience applause] Those tenors look like screeching cats [audience laughs] They think they're all that But every note that I will hit is perfect Bottom to the top Yeah, my momma she told me Don't worry about those baritones (Shoo-wop, wop), (Sha-ooh-wop, wop) She says, they sing the same three notes And never get so low They're really boring, They'll leave you snoring And I will not back down to the vocal percussion guy [vocal percussion] 'Cause all you need is a bass voice To get you through the night Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass 'Bout that (bass, bass, bass) Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass No tenors I'm all about that bass 'Bout that (bass, bass, bass) [audience applause] I'mmmmmm Just a gigalo And everywhere I go People know the part I'm playing Paid for every dance, (Gigalo) Selling each romance, (Gigalo) Ooh, what they're saying (Gigalo, gigalo, gigalo) [audience laughs and cheers] There will come a day when youth will pass away (Ah-ah-ah) What will they say about me?
When the end comes I know they'll say just a gigolo As life goes on... Without me Two, three I'm just a gigolo and everywhere that I go People know the part I'm playing Paid for every dance, (Gigalo) Selling each romance, (Gigalo) Ooh, what they're saying (Gigalo, gigalo, gigalo) There will come a day when youth will pass away Bum-ba-bum What will they say about me?
When the end comes I know they'll say just a gigolo Life goes on without me 'Cause I ain't got nobody Nobody, nobody cares for me Nobody that cares for me I'm so sad and lonely Sad and lonely, Sad and lonely Won't some sweet mama Come and take a chance with me 'Cause I ain't so bad You gotta love me, baby I'm sad and lonesome All of the time Even on the beat I'll be right there on the beat It goes bop, boosie, boosie, bop Beady, bom 'Cause I ain't got nobody Nobody, nobody cares for me I'm so sad and lonely.
If you feel me, sing along.
Come on.
I'm so sad and lonely Oh no, hearing how sad you are made me even sadder.
Follow along.
Let's see if we can all find a way to be happy Ba-da-bum Ba-da-bum Wee-ee-bop Wee-ee-bop I'm so happy I'm so happy And singing on TV Ba-ba-dum Say hello to Seggie Ba-ba-ba-da-da-dum Don't forget Jerome I'm over here, y'all.
Ba-ba-ba-da-da-dum Hilliby-bibbily-da Zibily-boobily-ba Hilliby-bibbily, Zibily-boobily Hilliby-bibbily, Zibily-ba I, I, I, I, I, I, I ain't go nobody Nobody Won't some sweet mama Take a chance I need to know Oh, my, mama Sing it Baby, I got nobody I love Nobody, (Nobody) Nobody, (Nobody) Nobody, (Nobody) Nobody, (Nobody) Nobody, (Nobody) Nobody cares for me Ba-ba-ba-da-da-dum I'm just a gigalo [audience applause] [humming] [humming to "Creep"] When you were here before Couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel Your skin makes me cry You float like a feather n a beautiful world I wish I was special You're so very special I'm a creep I'm a weirdo What am I doin' here?
I don't belong here I don't care if it hurts, (I don't care if it hurts) I wanna have control, (I wanna have control) I want a perfect body, (I want a perfect body) I want a perfect soul, (I want a perfect soul) I want you to notice When I'm not around You're so very special I wish I was special I'm a creep I'm a weirdo Oooh What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here Oh, oh She's running out, she's running She's running out She run, run, run, run Run Run Whatever makes you happy Whatever you want You're so very special I wish I was special Creep, (Whoo) I'm a weirdo, (Ooh, ooh, ooh) What am I doin' here?
I don't belong here I don't belong here [audience applause] Indy, we still having a good time tonight?
[audience applause and cheers] Whoo.
All right.
You guys are on fire tonight.
I love it.
Thank you for that energy.
Sobering us up quickly.
[audience laughs] All right.
Now, for this next song, I need to know do we have any Disney fans in the house?
[audience applause] Please enjoy.
Disney movies set the bar With stories that are bizarre Expensive toys that kids desire Will bankrupt you Do-do-do-do I have Catfished a girl By lying, scheming, pretending But don't tell Princess that I'm a street rat That truth we can't hide I just met a great guy, (He's so cute) But will my father approve of him He arranged my marriage to Jafar Which makes me want to cry It's an unfair world What's those seams from your rug?
I'll whisk that carpet under me With so help from my genie I'll take you very far Away from Agrabah Even though I barely know you It's just me and you It's just me and you And my tiger too But he'll eat Abu A new... Then he'll eat my face In Aladdin Part 2 Out in France lived a prince Who was super arrogant An enchantress put a spell on him His face would make you wince Found a girl, Name was Belle Only chance to break the spell In his castle forever Stockholm syndrome, Now or never Talk...ing clock, Talking candle You might shock, too much to handle And the service here is getting quite insane They'll fill you up with free pie But then charge for Wi-Fi Belle's depressed, (Be our guest) And is distress, (Be our guest) As his guest Forever his guest [audience applause] [humming] Look at this stuff Isn't it neat?
Too bad that all of it's wet and moldy Wouldn't you think she's the girl The girl who ruins... everything But who cares?
No big deal She wants more She's trying to be where the people are But her dad really hates those humans It'd also be hard without those... What's that word again?
Oh, feet But Ursula made a deal for her voice Which would cause any man to rejoice No, no, no.
I take it back.
I'm sorry.
But how do they sing [humming] Under the sea [humming] Without gurgling [gurgling] [audience applause] [Lion King Theme] Iiiiiii [babbling word] Wait, what does that mean?
No idea, I have no idea No idea, I have no idea When Disney made this movie There was one goal they had Ingonyama nengw' enamabala To scare the crap out of every kid Into listening to their mom and dad The great circle of life Listen to the circle of life Until you're mauled by hyenas Oh, by hyenas, Oh, by hyenas Who were hired by your uncle By your uncle, hired by your uncle Who wants to take your throne Take the throne, That wants to take the throne But have no fear Have no fear, Now, don't have any fear, now This has a happy ending Happy ending, Have a happy ending 'Cause it's Disney We love Disney, We love freakin' Disney And not real life [audience applause] Rollin, Rollin Rollin' on the river Left a good job in the city Working for the man every night and day And I never lost one minute of sleeping Worrying 'bout the way things might've been Whoa, big wheel keep on turning Proud Mary keep on burning And we're rollin', (Whoo) Rollin', (Whoo) Rolling on the river, (Boop, boop, boop, boop) Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis Pumped a lot of tane down in New Orleans But I never saw the good side of the city Until I hitched a ride on a riverboat, riverboat queen Big wheel keep on turning Proud Mary keep on burning (Boop, boop, boop, boop) And we're rollin', (Whoo) Rollin', (Whoo) Rolling on the river, (Rolling on the river) Said we're rollin', (Whoo) Rollin', (Whoo) Rolling on the river, (The river) Whoa, (The river) River, (The river) [music tempo speeds up] Left a good job in the city Working for the man every night and day And I never lost one minute of sleeping Worrying 'bout the way things might've been Big wheel keep on turning Proud Mary keep on burning And we're rollin' Rollin' Rollin' on the river, (Boop, boop, boop, boop) Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' on the river Come on, ladies, let's do it.
Get up Do do do do do do do do do do do Da-da-dum, Da-da-dum Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dum, Whoo Da-da-dum Rollin', Come on, rollin' Yeah Rollin' on the river, Oh, yeah Rollin' Come on, Rollin' Yeah, Rollin' on the river That's right, now Rollin', Rollin' Rollin', Rollin' Rollin' on the river Oh, yeah Rollin', Yeah Rollin', Yeah Rollin' on the river One more time, ladies.
Get up Do do do do do do do do do do do Da-da-dum, Whoo Da-da-dum, Whoo Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dum, Whoo Rollin' [audience applause] Hooray it's Christmas time But there's one lousy tradition There's a certain show that we will see That is all that many would agree That it's time to find another show to substitute For that white Cracker I'm watching the game but something's wrong Staring is my wife, her face looks long I know that look, it must be me It's not our anniversary I shrugaloo, what did I do?
She stares in disbelief What?
This holiday scene brings no laughter Forced going to see the Nutcracker I've tried to block it from my mind Think fast, what reason can I find?
Got work to do, I'll fake the flu No chance, I'm done, I'm screwed No I've seen the Nutcracker 20 times Sure it is fun if you are four But don't call me a Scrooge 'cause it's a bore The story's dated and that mouse king thing freaks me out [screams] Well, guess I'm a guy, what can I say?
I'd rather watch football than ballet I try my hardest not to groan And pull the score up on my phone As I complain it's not the same We're rushing out the door Go All holiday shoppers on the road My holiday spirit might explode Of course there is no place to park We're late, the theater's in the dark In no small feat we find a seat The show's about to start Shh [humming "The Nutcracker"] Here's that song from Tetris and I know It's the part When I fight not to fall asleep [humming] March the wooden soldiers Bunch of mice start a fight [inaudible lyric] Man, this stuff's tricky [humming] By the way this story makes no sense Still don't know what it means After all these years [humming] So confusing We're excusing Eyes are heavy As I start to dream [snoring] Whoa, I'm awake, must have fallen asleep Guess I didn't snore or make a peep 'Cause my wife had no clue I've been [inaudible lyric] Is the finale coming up 'Cause there's no beer left in my cup To make it through I'll need another drink Snuck out to the lobby Oh, look, I found a TV I forgot the game was happening It's down to the wire Time will soon expire Down by one, this kid would win it Hut, hut The ball's snapped, Oh no The kick's bad No, We've lost No, How could this night get any worse?
Why do I feel like all depressed?
But I still have to act impressed A Pirouette, Oh, wow, that's great A six-year-old can do that too I saw my team lose at the bar Now, dancing dudes in leotards Last time Cracker hopefully But my wife's thinking differently She leans in closely, whispers softly Can't wait for you to take me next year [applause] Dashing through the snow Dashing through the snow Dashing through the snow Dashing through the snow Dashing through the snow [humming] Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh, (Hey) Dashing through the snow, (Dashing through the snow) On a one horse open sleigh, (On a one horse open sleigh) O'er the fields we go, (O'er the fields we go) Laughing all the way Ha, ha, ha, ha Bells on bob tail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight, Hey Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh, Hey Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jing, jing Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle, jingle Jingle bells, jingle bells Jing, jing Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle, jingle bells Let's break it down now, y'all.
A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank, (Lean and lank) Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot What's "sot" mean?
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jing, jing Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle, jingle Jingle bells, jingle bells Jing, jing Jingle bells, jingle bells (Jingle, jingle bells), Come on, fellas Dashing through the snow, (Dashing through the snow) On a one horse open sleigh (On a one horse open sleigh) O'er the fields we go, (O'er the fields we go) Laughing all the way Ha, ha, ha, ha Bells on bob tail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Hey [applause] [humming "Sing We Now of Christmas"] Sing we now of Christmas Sing we all noel Of our Lord and Savior we the tidings tell Sing we noel For Christ the King is born Sing we noel For Christ the King is born Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel Angels from on high say shepherds come and see He is born in Bethlehem, a blessed lamb for thee Sing noel Sing we noel for Christ the King is born Sing noel Sing we noel for Christ the King is born Sing noel Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel Shepherds found the child lying in a manger stall Oh, sing noel Joseph standing by and mother Mary mild Now sing we noel, (Sing noel) For Christ the King is born, (Sing noel) Sing we noel, (Sing noel) For Christ the King is born, (Noel, noel) Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel Magi oriental journeyed from afar Sing noel They did come to greet Him 'neath the shining star Sing noel Glory to God, for Christ the King is born Sing noel Glory to God, for Christ the King is born Sing we now of Christmas Sing we all noel [applause] [humming "Mary Did You Know"] Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know, (Did you know) That your baby boy Has come to make you new?
This child that you delivered Will soon deliver you Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would calm the storm with his hand?
Did you know, (Did you know) That your baby boy Has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby You kiss the face of God Mary, did you know?
(Mary, did you know?)
Did you know?
(Mary, did you know?)
Mary, did you know?
(Mary, did you know?)
Mary, Mary, (Oh, Mary, did you know?)
The blind will see, the deaf will hear The dead will live again The dead will live again The lame will leap, the dumb will speak The praises of the lamb, (The praises of the lamb) Mary, did you know that your baby boy Is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy Would one day rule the nations?
Did you know, (Did you know) That your baby boy Is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping child you're holding Is the great I am [humming] [applause] [humming "Up On The Housetop"] Up on the house top reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joy Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click-click-click Down through the chimney with good St. Nick [humming] First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa, could you fill it well?
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut its eyes Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click-click-click Down through the chimney with good St. Nick [humming] Look in the stockings of Lily and Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here's a little hammer and a lot of tacks A whistle, a ball and whip that cracks Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click-click-click Down through the chimney with good St. Nick [humming] Pa, ma, and Uncle, Grandma too All I declare have something new They all have something new Even the baby enjoys his part Shaking a rattle Now bless his heart Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go, go, go?
Who wouldn't?
Up on the housetop, click-click-click Down the chimney come old St. Nick Down, down, down, down Down, down, down, down Rover come here, are you all alone?
Haven't they tossed you an extra bone?
Here's one to gladden your honest jaws Now waga "thank'ee" to Santa Claus Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click-click-click Down through the chimney with old good St. Nick, yeah [humming] I'm going down, down, down Down, down, down, down Up on the housetop, yeah Down, down, down, down I'm going down Down, down, down, down Down, down, down, down I'm going down Down, down, down, down Up on the housetop, baby Down [applause] On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree On the second day of Christmas My true love gave to me Two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree On the fourth day of Christmas On the third day of Christmas, (Third?)
My true love gave to me Five golden rings Four calling birds three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree On the ninth day of Christmas, (No, no, no) my true love gave to me Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five... You better not shout You better not cry You better not [grunts] In a pear tree On the ninth, (No) On the eighth, (That's not right) On the 7th day of Christmas, (Deck the halls) My true love gave to me, (With boughs of holly) Seven swans a-swimming, (Here we come a-wassailing) Among the leaves so Fa la la, la la la, la, la, la (Five golden rings) Four calling birds, three French hens Two turtle doves Here we come a-wassailing, (The boar's head in hand) Bring I Bedeck'd with bays And partridge in a pear tree On the eleventh day of Christmas My true love gave to me [to the tune of "Carol of Bells] Eleven pipers piping Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings Four calling birds, Three French hens Two turtle doves And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love gave to me Do-do-do-do-do-do-do Do-do-do-do-do-do-do Remix!
On the twelfth day my true love gave to me Twelve dreidels spinning Like a Memphis symphony Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Eleven fiddlers fiddling Ten Rabbis leaving, (Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba) Happy Hanukkah Chicks are dancing, they were dancing for me Eight days of presents, All those presents are for me I had Hanukkah in Africa, (Ba-ba-ba-do) I had Hanukkah in Africa, (Ba-ba-ba-do) I had Hanukkah in Africa, (Chinese food) I had Hanukkah in Africa, (I've got to find Chinese food) I had Hanukkah in Africa, (Chinese food) Fooooood Do-do-do-do-do-do-do [audience cheers] Do-do-do-do-do-do-do Hit it, guys!
Dreidel, dreidel, made it out of clay Dreidel, dreidel, made it out of clay [audience applause]
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