Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

1. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,
   Lean your ear this way;
   Don’t you tell a single soul
   What I’m going to say,

2. Christmas Eve is coming soon;
   Now you dear old man,
   Whisper what you’ll bring to me;
   Tell me if you can.

3. When the clock is striking twelve,
   When I’m fast asleep,
   Down the chimney broad and black
   With your pack you’ll creep;

4. All the stockings you will find
   Hanging in a row;
   Mine will be the shortest one;
   You’ll be sure to know.

5. Johnny wants a pair of skates;
   Susie wants a sled;
   Nelly wants a picture book –
   Yellow, blue and red.

6. Now I think I’ll leave to you
   What to give the rest.
   Choose for me, dear Santa Claus;
   You will know the best.