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A song about the Santa that you visit if you're from the other side of the tracks.

Take a listen and then pay what you will. All proceeds of this album go to REACH Newtown, a charity that supports the youth of Newtown, CT. Visit their website: www.reachnewtown.org - they do AMAZING things!

lyrics

Well the kids that come and see me
Are from the other side of town
Their mom and dad can't afford the toys
On the lists they've written down

And they sit on my lap and whisper
Just like I was the real thing
They're waiting round for Christmas day
To see what I will bring

But I'm just a Dime Store Santa
A rented suit and shabby beard
Five and dime merchandise
Is all we carry here

But if you can't afford Macy's
And Daddy's lost his job
Come on over to see me
Cause I'm your Dime Store Santy Clause

I ain't got no reindeer
Tied up to a sled
I ain't delivering packages
Christmas eve I'll be in bed

But I'm here til Sunday
If you want to sit on St. Nicks knee
You can say hello to Mrs. Clause
She's cashier number three

I'm just a Dime Store Santa
A rented suit and shabby beard
Five and dime merchandise
Is all we carry here

But if you can't afford Macy's
And Daddy's lost his job
Come on over to see me
Cause I'm your Dime Store Santy Clause

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from Songs of Christmas Vol. I, 2011​-​2021, track released December 22, 2012
all instruments - Darryl

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Take a little Mellencamp, throw in some Cash, stir with a dash of Hiatt and flavor with Springsteen & Earle. Sounds Like Darryl Gregory. Heat-n-Eat! mmm good.

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