You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town He's making a list, he's checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is comin' to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if 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 comin' to town