You better not cry

You better not pout

I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list,

He's checking it twice,

He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice

Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping

And he knows when you're awake

He knows if you've been bad or good

So be good for goodness sake

You better watch out!

You better not cry

You better not pout, I'm telling you why

'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town