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First Line: Last year I saved up ninety cents
Last Line: I've made it up to santa claus!
Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint


Last year I saved up ninety cents,
But Christmas was a great expense;
I spent the whole of it before
I found there wasn't any more.

And that was terrible, because
I had forgotten Santa Claus!

That's why, this year, I simply can't
Give presents to a single aunt
Or to a parent or a friend.
I had a hundred cents to spend --

And haven't any left, because
I spent it all on Santa Claus.

I bought him first a horse and bridle
For summer days when he is idle;
A drum, to cheer him on his rides,
And lots of pleasant things besides.

I think the rest won't mind, because
I've made it up to Santa Claus!





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