Christmas Song Jolly Old St Nicholas Lyrics

Jolly Old St Nicholas Lyrics

(Tom T. Hall)



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 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, Susy wants a dolly;

Nellie wants a story book; She thinks dolls are folly;

As for me, my little brain isn’t very bright;

Choose for me, old Santa Claus. What you think is right.