Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Jolly old Saint 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 creep

All the stockings you will find

Hanging in a row

Mine will be the shortest one,

You'll be sure to know.

Johnny wants a pair of skates

Susie wants a sled

Nelly wants a picture book

Yellow, blue and red

Now I think I'll leave to you

What to give the rest.

Choose for me, dear Santa Claus;

You will know the best.