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 Checking it twice Gonna find out Who's naughty or nice (Santa Claus is comin' to town) He sees you when you're sleepin' 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 watch out) You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town He sees you when you're sleepin' 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 watch out) You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town He's comin' to town