You better watch out [A] You better not cry [D] Better not pout [A A7] I'm telling you why [D D7] Santa Claus is coming to town [A E A E7]
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 you when you're sleeping [G A D] He knows when you're awake [G A D] He knows if you've been bad or good [F#m7 E] So be good for goodness sake [B7 E E7]
Oh! You better watch out! You better not cry. Better not pout, I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa Claus is coming to town