Santa Claus’ll come to-night,
If you’re good,
And do what you know is right,
As you should;
Down the chimney he will creep,
Bringing you a woolly sheep,
And a doll that goes to sleep —
If you’re good.
Santa Claus will drive his sleigh
Through the wood,
But he’ll come around this way,
If you’re good,
With a wind-up bird that sings,
And a puzzle made of rings, —
Jumping-jacks and funny things, —
If you’re good.
He will bring you cars that “go,”
If you’re good,
And a rocking-horsey — oh!
If he would!
And a dolly, if you please,
That says “Mama!” when you squeeze
It — he’ll bring you one of these,
If you’re good.
Santa grieves when you are bad,
As he should;
But it makes him very glad
When you’re good.
He is wise, and he’s a dear;
Just do right and never fear;
He’ll remember you each year,
If you’re good.
