Heard a scream and right before my eyes
There was daddy swingin' by
Using those christmas lights like a jungle vine
Can't repeat what I heard him say
'cause it's gettin' real close to christmas day
I'd take the chance but I'd know santa knows

Santa knows everything I do
He knows everything I say
So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
'cause santa knows

Shakin' the gifts underneath the tree
Everything sounded so good to me
'til I raised up and that tree come a-tumblin' down
Mama come a-runnin--had that look in her eyes
Woulda blamed it on the dog but I couldn't lie
I'd take the chance but I'd know santa knows

Santa knows everything I do
He knows everything I say
So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
'cause santa knows

Granny's sugar cookies were sittin' on the shelf
Mama said "don't go helpin' yourself"
But I couldn't see the harm in takin' just one
No one was lookin' the moment was right
I knew they'd be good 'n I could steal a bite
I'd take the chance but I'd know santa knows

Santa knows everything I do
He knows everything I say
So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
'cause santa knows

Ain't gonna do nuthin' wrong
Can't take a chance
Ain't gonna do nuthin' wrong 'cause santa knows
'cause santa knows