LeBron James is returning to his former home for the holidays. In anticipation of the Cleveland Cavaliers playing against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day, the Miami Herald asked fans to change some of the lyrics to Santa Claus Is Coming To Town for James.
The tone among most entries reminded Heat players to not take it easy on their former teammate. Some lyrics emphasized good etiquette among Heat fans, such as, “You better not whine, you better not boo,” and memorable moments of his time with the team. Even a few fans from Ohio contributed their own versions.
But not all of the verses showed a fondness for James. Locals did share lines with stinging remnants of his departure this year, ending the first stanza with “LeBron James is a disloyal fraud” and “LeBron James is breaking ex-fans minds.”
Read some of our favorite submissions on Page 2D. You can submit your lyrics for ‘LeBron James Is Coming To Town’ and read other entries through the Public Insight Network.
You better think straight, you better not hate
You better not slack, I'm sure he'll attack
LeBron James is coming to town
He knows that when you’re tired
He knows he can aspire
He knows you’re out to win the game
So be confident, bring no shame
James Pennerman, Miami
You better come out, you better not boo
You better not pout, I'm counting on you
LeBron James is here Christmas Day
He played great when he was here
He knows it's a special game
He knows we're better than Cleveland
So be good on Christmas Day
Michael Reese, Miami
You better man up, you better not fail
You better not lose, I'm going to wail
Lebron James is here in Miami
He leaves you when you're losing
He knows he's the best
He knows he's the King of the World
So be better than the rest
Maria Uria, Miami
You better take care
You better not groan.
You better not swear or I'm going alone.
LeBron James is haunting this town.
He dunks when you're not looking.
He knows when to attack.
He knows when we've been playing bad
So don't cut him any slack.
Jim Osbon, Amelia Island
You better open your mouth
You better not sigh
You better not doubt
I’m telling no lie
LeBron James is coming to town
He deceives you when you’re weeping
He knows that he is fake
He know that he’s been bad not good
So be rude to that big flake
Karen Person, Miami
You better start work, you better not slack
You better not twerk, I'm shouting "he's back."
LeBron James is coming to town.
He knows when you are pressing,
He knows your every play,
He knows because he was on the team,
So be diff'rent in some way.
Jonathan Rose, Miami Beach
You better be ready, you better not stew!
You better not forget, I'm not getting the blues!
LeBron James is coming to lose!
He will cry when Miami wins!
He knows he should've stayed!
He knows Coach Spo doesn't need him!
So be cheering for D. Wade!
Tracy Towle-Humphrey, Miami
You better be good, you better not boo
You better not shout, I'm his loyal fan
LeBron James is definitely the man
He slam dunks when you least it expect it
He knows all players on the floor
He knows Wade and Bosh’s every move
So be there, you’ll not be bored
Betty Smith, Canton, OH
You better not whine, you better not boo
You better not pout, I'm telling you true
LeBron James is coming to town
He gave us rings when he played here
He knows how to win
He knows that booing helps his game
So be thankful he was here
Agnes Bowles, Coral Gables
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