Jolly old St. Nicholas Lean your ear this way Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say Christmas Eve is coming soon Now you dear old man Whisper what you’ll bring to me Tell me if you can
When the clock is striking twelve When I’m fast asleep Down the chimney broad and black With your pack you’ll bring All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row Mine will be the brightest one You’ll be sure to know
Johnny wants a pair of skates Susie wants a sled Nellie, she wants a picture book Yellow, blue, and red Now I think I’ll leave to you Just what to give the rest Choose for me dear Santa Claus You will know the best