Well you've got no credit
and I've got no cash
now that bonus they give us
were nothing but trash
You been laid off at Goodyear
I been laid off at Hugh
it looks like a bad year (LOL!)
it just ain't no use

cuz it's xmas in southgate
you been a true friend
ive never been much of a churchgoing man
but i'd even give up
drinking whiskey and gin
if jesus and santa clause
ever get back down to southgate again

well the telephone rang
and it jumped off the wall
says we'er sorry buddy
but we can't place your call
cuz jesus don't answer
santa aint got back yet
whats a poor old red cat got a right to expect
so i called up my banker to ask for a loan
says its christmas here buddy, there aint no-one home

now im working a job
just to clear a days pay
except being president of the old USA
says thats dirty work, lefty,

i'd rather drink up my last nickel with you

cuz it's xmas in southgate
you been a true friend
ive never been much of a churchgoing man
but i'd even give up
drinking whiskey and gin
if jesus and santa clause
ever come back down to southgate again

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