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snow for johnny
Please send some snow Some snow for Johnny He wants to build A big snowman It was a week just before Christmas Way down in Louisiana A little boy was kneeling by his bed In a manner poised and grand I listened as he said his prayers His voice came soft and low He said, "God tell Saint Nicholas To send a little snow" Please send some snow Some snow for Johnny He wants to build A big snowman I'd like to build a snowman Like the other children do I've got an old top hat and a walking cane Got a big long cigar too Yes, everything is ready And I'm all set to go How can I build a snowman When I haven't any snow Please send some snow Some snow for Johnny He wants to build A big snowman Now, early Christmas morning Much to his surprise Snowflakes by the million Were falling from the skies Down the stairs and out-of-doors As fast as he could go So happy that Saint Nicholas Had sent a little snow Thanks for the snow The snow for Johnny Now he can build A big snowman Thanks for the snow The snow for Johnny Now he can build A big snowman Thanks for the snow The snow for Johnny Now he can build A big snowman