Snow for Johnny - Burl Ives

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