"Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight" Writers: Belton Dan Pat & Jane A. Pate Publisher: © 1979 Ezi Writer Music Lead & Background Vocals on last chorus by: Rene Jones Lyrics Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight By Belton Dan Pate & Jane A. Pate Verse I: Jingle bells ringing, the misteltoe’s hanging Already turned down the lights Can’t hardly wait, it’s just a quarter ‘til eight I’m Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight Verse II: It’s been a whole year and he hasn’t been near And I don’t believe that it’s right While he’s been out makin’ the town, I’ve been waitin’ Now I’m Kidnapping Santa Tonight Chorus: Got me a big fire goin’ Now he can’t come down the chimney The windows are bolted, I’m locking the door The minute he walks in it While the music is playing, we’ll be swingin’ and swayin’ It’s his turn to be surprised I’ll pour him some wine, make him forget about time I’m Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight Verse III: I’ll find out his reason there’s only one season He manages to make his flight And after my kissin’, he’ll see what he’s been missin’ Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight Chorus: I’ve got me a big fire goin’ Now he can’t come down the chimney The windows are bolted, I’m locking the door The minute he walks in it While the music is playing, we’ll be swingin’ and swayin’ It’s his turn to be surprised I’ll pour him some wine, make him forget about time I’m Gonna Kidnap Santa Tonight © 1979 Ezi Writer Music