You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town Oh, taking a list Checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is comin' to town He knows if you've been sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good Be good for goodness sake You better watch out Better not cry Better not pout Telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town Oh, he knows if you've been sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good Be good for goodness sake Better watch out Better not cry Better not pout Telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town Santa Claus is comin' to town