All over town you searched for the prize, you want surprise, in their eyes
So you tiptoe through the house
Squeeze yourself into the tightest space, your hiding place, keep it safe
Even from your spouse

Christmas Day had best not be late, so far away, kid's can't wait
They tiptoe through the house
Behind every door, under the floor, open each drawer, hide and seek

Gatherings bring together all kinds, yours and mine, who will you find
Mingling through the house
Couples slip off in search of mistletoe, their friends don't know, soft they go
So no one will find out

Have one more cookie shaped just like a bell, you might as well, I won't tell
Mingling through the house
Through every door, dance 'cross the floor, we all want some more, kisses and treats

Sneak about so carefully, make sure the coast is clear
Slink around so silently so nobody will hear
Mustn't make a peep; oh, so slowly creep
Have to keep the secret, fill Christmas with cheer

Santa Claus comes to town once a year, his reindeer, have no fear
They won't skip your house
He'll get there if he must brave snow and ice, he won't think twice, if you're nice
And if you have no doubt

Under the chair you wait on Christmas Eve, you mustn't sleep, your vigil keep
Hiding in your house
What was that sound? Will you be found? Will Santa come 'round? Don't fall asleep

Sneak about so carefully, make sure the coast is clear
Slink around so silently so nobody will hear
Mustn't make a peep; oh, so slowly creep. Have to keep the secret, fill stockings with cheer

Santa Claus comes to town once a year, his reindeer, have no fear
They won't skip your house
He'll get there if he must brave snow and ice, he won't think twice, if you're nice
And if you have no doubt

Under the chair you wait on Christmas Eve, you mustn't sleep, your vigil keep
Hiding in your house
What was that sound? You woke up and found, that Santa came 'round!
You fell asleep!