In the lead-up to Christmas, Hunter Hayes has been releasing short videos of classic holiday tunes in what he is calling 12 Days of Holiday Hayes.

In the first installment posted on his Tumblr site, Hunter strums a guitar and sings an abbreviated version of “Let It Snow.”

But it’s the second post that caught our eye, when Hunter tickles the piano keys and sings “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” While we give his performance two thumbs up, check out Hunter’s tranquil dog, a greyhound named Cole, in the background. Cole seems unmoved by the ditty, but perhaps he is accustomed to daily performances from Hunter and only gets excited for full concerts with a light show.

Check out Hunter and Cole below.