You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry, you'd better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, checking it twice, he's gonna find out if the money lies Santa Claus is coming to town He knows when you've been sleeping, he knows when you're awake He knows when you've been good or bad, so be good for my goodness sake You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry, you'd better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus, Santa Claus, yeah! I love Santa Claus, I want my Barbie doll I'm not gonna let Santa Claus mess me up I'm not gonna let Santa Claus mess me up I know Santa Claus is coming Santa Claus is coming to town Merry Christmas! It's a great day, this time of the year, it's a great day, so dry your tears It's a great day, this time of the year, so be good for goodness sake He's checking all the lists, checking it twice, he's gonna find out when the money lies Santa Claus is coming to town Merry Christmas! I can't wait, I can't wait! Oh, ho, ho, ho, all the Santa's lovely little helpers! Oh, what's your name, darlin'? Dominique! Keisha! Bianca! Lanisha! Arianna! Brianna! Anna! Gabrielle! Fred! Celia! Oh, ho, ho, ho, all the Santa's lovely little helpers! Well, Santa's on his way, Santa's on his way! Through the night! Santa's coming!