Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Lyrics

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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, dear Santa Claus, What you think is right.

Text: Emily Huntington Miller, published as “Lilly's Secret”
Music: John Piersol McCaskey