There's a new little boy in the neighborhood
And last night it started to snow
He brought out his sleigh and was all set to play
But the gang didn't say hello

So I made friends with a poor, little tyke
And he said to me
"Do you know what I'd like?"

I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus
Wouldn't that be something to see?
I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus
Dodging the clouds, waving at crowds

I'd crack the whip and keep a watch for weathervanes
I'd help him with his bag and check each Christmas tag
Or maybe I could handle the reins

I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus
Wouldn't they be jealous of me?
You couldn't say I ran away because
After we roam, he'll drive me home

And when they see me Christmas morning
What'll they say with a look of delight?
"There goes the boy that rode with Santa Claus last night"

I'd crack the whip and keep a watch for weathervanes
I'd help him with his bag and check each Christmas tag
Or maybe I could handle the reins

I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus
Wouldn't they be jealous of me?
You couldn't say I ran away because
After we roam, he'll drive me home

And when they see me Christmas morning
What'll they say with the look of delight?
"There goes the boy that rode with Santa Claus last night"

"There goes the boy that hitched a ride with Santa Claus last night"

Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Writer(s): JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE