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from the animated holiday movie “Yes, Virginia”

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(There’s a Santa Claus)

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with optional SoundTrax CD*
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Arranged by Music by WESLEY WHATLEY
ANDY BECK Lyrics by WILLIAM SCHERMERHORN
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Background: In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon was asked by his eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, whether Santa Claus
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really existed. She had begun to doubt. Not sure how to answer, Dr. O’Hanlon suggested that Virginia send her question
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to the New York Sun, telling her that “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” The newspaper editor quickly printed a response
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that has become a charming part of holiday folklore, assuring her that “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”
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© 2010 AMY DEE MUSIC CORP (ASCAP)

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This Arrangement © 2011 AMY DEE MUSIC CORP (ASCAP)

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All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Printed in USA.

Sole Selling Agent for This Arrangement: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.
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To purchase a full-length performance recording of this piece, go to alfred.com/downloads

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