You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees when you are sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!
This familiar song was written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, and the original version of it was recorded on September 27, 1935 by Joe Harris with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra. When the kids are acting up this time of year, you can hear mothers everywhere breaking out into song (this song), using it to try to bribe the kiddies to be good. Hope it works this year!
