On this page you can download a Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Lyrics printable. Print the lyrics to this famous Christmas song for an upcoming holiday event, party, or church gathering.
“Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” was published in 1881, and was written by Benjamin Hanby. Hanby also wrote “Up on the house top.”
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Lyrics Online
Jolly old Saint Nicholas,
Lean your ear this way!
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say:
Christmas Eve is coming soon;
Now, you dear old man
Whisper what you’ll bring to me;
Tell me if you can.
When the clock is striking twelve,
When I’m fast asleep
Down the chimney, broad and black,
With your pack you’ll creep
All the stockings you will find
Hanging in a row
Mine will be the longest one,
You’ll be sure to know
Bobby wants a pair of skates,
Suzy wants a sled
Nellie wants a picture book,
Yellow, blue, and red
Now I think I’ll leave to you
What to give the rest
Choose for me, dear Santa Claus;
You will know the best.