Down your chimney, across your room,
Santa Claus is coming tonight
Don't breathe a word to anyone
About your magic carpet flight

Darkened windows tell no tales
Close the doors and shutters tight
Are there presents, are there gifts?
Not if you turn on the light

When you're barely pushing 8,
Every day is Xmas Day

As soft as whispers on your ears,
As dark as shadows round your eyes,
Santa doesn't want your tears,
Santa doesn't want your lies

When you're very nearly 8,
Every day is Xmas Day

When you're very nearly 8,
Every day is Xmas Day et seq