Run Rudolph Run, a popular and fun Christmas song, written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie, was originally recorded by Chuck Berry. It has since been covered by many other artists (sometimes titled Run Run Rudolph) and with slight variations.

Favorite cover versions include covers by Reverend Horton Heat (highly recommend the entire Christmas album!) and Kelly Clarkson.

The lyrics below reflect the original words as sung by Chuck Berry.

Run Rudolph Run

Out of all the reindeers, you know you’re the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain’t too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, ’cause I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round

Said Santa to a boy child “What have you been longing for?”
“All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar”
And then away went Rudolph, whizzin’ like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round

Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round

Said Santa to a girl child “What would please you most to get?”
“A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink, and wet”
And then away went Rudolph, whizzing like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round