Released: October 19, 1999

Songwriter: Steve Dudas Mark Hudson Ringo Starr

Producer: Mark Hudson Ringo Starr

[Verse 1]
Dear santa, i know it's christmas time again
How i love to sing the songs
And everyone becomes a friend
When they start to sing along
Dear santa, i don't need a brand new toy
The ones i have are working fine
So give my toy to another girl or boy
I hope you'll get it there on time

[Chorus]
Dear santa, we need you here
Just give us one present for a happy new year
Merry christmas, let the sleigh bells ring
Dear santa, bring peace and love that would be everything

[Verse 2]
Dear santa, well, i've heard it all before
From jingle bells to no more wars
But now it's time to change people's minds
I know you'll get it there on time

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
And now it's time to change our minds
I hope you'll get it there on time

[Chorus]

[Outro]
Dear santa, we need you here
Just bring us one present for a happy new year
Dear santa. Merry christmas
Dear santa, have a happy new year
Dear santa, dear santa, merry christmas
Bring us peace and love, bring us peace and love

Ringo Starr

Best known as the drummer for The Beatles, Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey, 1940) also had a moderately successful solo career (with hits like “It Don’t Come Easy” and “Photograph”) and was the narrator for Thomas The Tank Engine.

His country-infused nickname emerged from a tendency to wear rings on his fingers.