The Children Sing, no. 156
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; 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; Nelly wants a story book; She thinks dolls are folly; As for me, Dear Santa Claus, When you come tonight; Put beneath my Christmas tree What you think I’ll like.