You better watch out, you better not cry Better not shout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town.

He's making a list, and checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town.

He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness' sake, Oh!

You better watch out, you better not cry Better not shout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town!