JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
Author Unknown ~ Public Domain

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,
Susy wants a sled;
Nellie 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,
What you think is best.