Youd better watch out, youd better not cry, Youd better not pout, Im telling you why: Santa claus is coming to town. Hes making a list, hes checking it twice, Hes gonna find out whos naughty and nice. Santa claus is coming to town. He sees you when you are sleeping; He knows when youre awake. He knows if youve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake. Youd better watch out, youd better not cry, Youd better not pout, Im telling you why: Santa claus is coming to town. (repeat everything a second time)