Well I wrote to Santa just today I told him I don't plan to stay Cause you've been bad yes you've been treatin' me wrong So listen to me here's Christmas cheers because you won't be with me here I won't decorate your Christmas tree this year You can stay out there to toast and cheer with all of your friends Don't hang on me a bein' here when you come back again Your bags are burnt out and your fancy don't shine I just won't be a waitin' this time I won't decorate your Christmas tree this year [ guitar ] Well I won't be here this Christmas Day I wouldn't give a present anyway But have a good time and be concerned about me I'm going back to my mom and dad they love me more than you ever had I won't decorate your Christmas tree this year You can stay out there... No I won't decorate your Christmas tree this year