From 2011, Written as a Christmas novelty song in 1955.
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Story behind the song
This song became a hit during the 1955 Christmas season when the song showed up on Billboard’s pop charts by a total of five different artists. The highest-charting of the five recordings was released by Art Mooney and His Orchestra, with seven-year-old Barry Gordon as lead vocalist; this version peaked at #6 and became a million-seller. Another notable version was performed by Stan Freberg (with Daws Butler appearing as a burglar helped by the kid at the end). Other charting versions were recorded by The Fontane Sisters, Joe Ward, and Ricky Zahnd and the Blue Jeaners.
Lyrics
I broke my bat on Johnny's head; Somebody snitched on me. I hid a frog in sister's bed; Somebody snitched on me.
I spilled some ink on Mommy's rug; I made Tommy eat a bug;
Bought some gum with a penny slug;, Somebody snitched on me.
Oh, I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas, Mommy and Daddy are mad.
I'm getting 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 Susie's hair, Somebody snitched on me.
I did a dance on Mommy's plants, Climbed a tree and tore my pants
Filled the sugar bowl with ants, Somebody snitched on me.
So, 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 won't be seeing Santa Claus; Somebody snitched on me.
He won't come visit me because, Somebody snitched on me.
Next year I'll be going straight; Next year I'll be good, just wait
I'd start now, but it's too late; Somebody snitched on me.
