You Can't Lock the Chimney

from A Bull City Holiday by Keenan McKenzie

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
CD comes in a 6-panel wallet, including session photography and acknowledgements

Includes unlimited streaming of A Bull City Holiday via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 2 days

$15 USD or more

lyrics

(Vocals by Laura Windley)

A frosty night, you're snug in bed
Worry dances through your head
You lock the door, the window too
But you can't lock the chimney

A string of break-ins in the town
Authorities can't track him down
The next one on the list is you
When you can't lock the chimney

Suddenly, there's a clatter on the roof
Like climbing gear, or a creature's hoof

You spring up, but it's too late
He's coming through and feeling great
It's an open avenue
When you can't lock the chimney

***

Hits the bottom with a thud
Weathered coat as red as blood
He's already in the room
Yeah, you can't lock the chimney

Eats your cookies, drinks the gin
Grizzled face it forms a grin
With all the treats that he'll consume
Oh you can't lock the chimney

Belly full, then he opens up a sack
Your precious toys won't be coming back

Through the branches of the tree
The silver and the jewelry
It was easy to assume
That you can't lock the chimney

***

Sirens wail, and he hurries up the chute
Gone in a flash, and he's got the loot

How he fits you can't conceive
A children's tale you may believe
If only it were Christmas Eve

But no you can't lock it
And the man's gonna rock it
No, you can't
You can't lock the chimney

credits

from A Bull City Holiday, released November 25, 2019

license

about

Keenan McKenzie Durham, North Carolina

Keenan McKenzie is a Durham-based saxophone and clarinet player, specializing in dance-oriented music. In addition to leading his own band, the Riffers, he appears with The Mint Julep Jazz Band, Michael Gamble, Jonathan Stout, The Rhythm Serenaders, and The Shakedown. ... more

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Keenan McKenzie

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Keenan McKenzie recommends:

All Cooped Up - Quarantine EP
by Jonathan Stout

Jonathan's latest EP features 5 clever guitar arrangements (including one of of my tunes!) - if you dig this, you should also check out his previous release, "Pick it and Play It" Keenan McKenzie
go to album
Latch Onto That Rhythm (Isolation Sessions #1)
by Michael Gamble and his Very Swinging Friends

Michael coordinated the recording of FOUR quarantine EPs this summer! You'll hear well-known swing musicians from across the US, and you'd almost believe it was recorded live in a club. Enjoy! Keenan McKenzie
go to album
Tribute to Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars / Live at Lindy Focus
by Gordon Au

I had the privilege of being a part of this show back in December. An unforgettable night of music, with many highlights, including stellar band-leading and playing by trumpeter Gordon Au. Keenan McKenzie
go to album

If you like Keenan McKenzie, you may also like:

Spreadin' Rhythm Around
by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five

supported by 85 fans who also own “You Can't Lock the Chimney”

Campus Five will always pack a dance floor and this album is no exception Alex C
go to album
Pass The Bounce
by Brooks Prumo Orchestra

supported by 84 fans who also own “You Can't Lock the Chimney”

I've been playing this CD on repeat for DAYS! Great dance music! djswindlestomp
go to album
Fearless Movement
by Kamasi Washington

featured on Bandcamp Radio Mar 12, 2024
go to album