A Smooth Road

A smooth road, a smooth road
a smooth road, a smooth road
A bumpy road, a bumpy road,
a bumpy road, a bumpy road
A rough road, a rough road,
a rough road, a rough road
A hole!

Are You Sleeping (Frere Jacques)

Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding deng dong, ding deng dong.

English Version:

Are you sleeping, are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing
Ding deng dong, ding deng dong.

Brahms Lullaby (Lullaby and Good Night)

Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight,
With lilies o'er spread is baby's wee bed.
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed.
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed.

Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight.
Bright angels beside my darling abide.
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast.
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast.

Bumblebee

Bumblebee, bumblebee,
Won't you share your name with me?
(Name),(name), what a beautiful name!

Butterfly Kiss

A butterfly kiss goes like this
(Brush eyelashes across baby's cheek)
An ice cream kiss goes like this
(Lick baby's cheek)
A wee Willie Winkie kiss goes like this
(Kiss fingers and tickle baby)
And the big bass drum kiss goes like this!
(Blow a raspberry on baby's tummy)

Chin Chopper

Knock on the door,
Ring the bell,
Lift the latch,
And walk in.
Chin chopper, chin chopper,
Chin chin chin!

Criss, Cross, Applesauce

Criss, cross, applesauce,
Spiders,crawling up your arms.
Crawling here, crawling there,
Spiders crawling in your hair!
Cool breeze,
Tight squeeze,
And now you've got the shivers!

Dance to your Daddy

Dance to your daddy,
My little baby,
Dance to your daddy,
My little lamb!
You shall have a fishy
In a little dishy,
You shall have a fishy
When the boat comes in.

Five Fat Sausages

Once your baby is familiar with this rhyme, it's especially fun if you pause sometimes while she anticipates the BANG. She knows it's coming!

Five fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up five fingers)
All of a sudden one went 'BANG!'
(Clap hands loudly)

Four fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up four fingers)
All of a sudden one went 'BANG!'

Three fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up three fingers)
All of a sudden one went 'BANG!'

Two fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up two fingers)
All of a sudden one went 'BANG!'

One fat sausage, frying in a pan,
(Hold up one finger)
All of a sudden it went 'Bang!'

And there were NO sausages left!
(No fingers left up)

Five Little Ducks

Like ducklings, this one is suitable for bathtubs or dry land...

Five little ducks went out one day
(Hold up five fingers)
Over the hills and far away
(Wave bye-bye)
Mother duck said "Quack, quack, quack, quack"
But only four little ducks came back.
(Hold up four fingers)

Four little ducks went out one day...
(Hold up four fingers)
Over the hills and far away
(Wave bye-bye)
Mother duck said "Quack, quack, quack, quack"
But only three little ducks came back.
(Hold up three fingers)

Three little ducks went out one day...
(Hold up three fingers)
Over the hills and far away
(Wave bye-bye)
Mother duck said "Quack, quack, quack, quack"
But only two little ducks came back.
(Hold up two fingers)

Two little ducks went out one day...
(Hold up two fingers)
Over the hills and far away
(Wave bye-bye)
Mother duck said "Quack, quack, quack, quack"
But only one little duck came back.
(Hold up one finger)

One little duck went out one day...
(Hold up one fingers)
Over the hills and far away
(Wave bye-bye)
Mother duck said "Quack, quack, quack, quack"
But none of the five little ducks came back
(open hands in an 'empty' gesture)

Sad mother duck went out one day...
(Sing it sadly and slowly)
Over the hills and far away
Mother duck said "QUACK! QUACK! QUACK! QUACK!"
And all of the five little ducks came back.
(Wave hand with all five fingers!)

Five little Pigs Went Out to Play

Start with the big toe and end with a tickle.
"Let's go to the woods today," said the first little pig.
"What to do there?" said the second little pig.
"We'll look for our mother", said the third little pig.
"What to do when we find her?" said the fourth little pig.
"We'll tickle'er and tickle'er and tickle'er!" said the fifth little pig.

Gonna Make a Dumpling

Gonna make a dumpling,
Gonna make a dumpling,
Put it in a pot!
Put it in a pot!
Butter it,
Sugar it,
And eat it while it's hot!

The Grand Old Duke of York

The grand old Duke of York
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up to the top of the hill,
And he marched them down again.
And when they were up they were up,
And when they were down they were down.
And when they were only halfway up,
They were neither up nor down.
He marched them to the left,
He marched them to the right.
He marched them round and round and round,
And he marched them out of sight.

Hello Everyone

Helllo everyone, hello everyone,
Hello everyone, it's nice to see you here.
Hello (name), hello (name),
Hello (name), it's nice to see you here.

Here is a Beehive

Here is a beehive, but where are the bees?
They're hidden away where nobody sees!
Here they come creeping out of the hive...
One, two, three, four...five!
On my foot there is a bee,
Now he's climbing up on me!
Past my belly,
Past my nose.
On my head where my hair grows!
On my head there is a bee,
Now he's climbing down on me!
Past my belly,
Past my knee.
On my foot...bye-bye, you bee!

Hickory Dean

What's the matter with Hickory Dean,
He jumped right into the washing machine?

Cha-ka cha-ka cha-ka
(swoosh baby in front of you)

Nothing's the matter with Hickory Dean
He dove in dirty and he jumped out clean!
(lift baby all the way up)

Higglety Pigglety Pop

A two-second jingle (or knee bounce), if you say it fast, with a loud clap for the surprise ending...and no message at all!

Higglety, pigglety pop!
The dog has eaten the mop;
The pig's in a hurry,
The cat's in a flurry,
Higglety, pigglety POP!

Horsey, Horsey

Horsey, horsey ride with me,
Across the land, across the sea.
Horsey, horsey, ride with me,
But do not let me fall.

Ho Ho Watanee

Ho, ho, watanee,
Ho, ho, watanee,
Ho, ho, watanee,
Ki-o-ki-na, ki-o-ki-na.

Do, do, mon petit,
Do, do, mon petit,
Et bonne nuit, et bonne nuit.

Sleep, sleep, little one,
Sleep, sleep, little one,
Sleep, sleep, little one,
Now go to sleep, now go to sleep.

Hush, Little Baby

Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring

And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass

And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat

And if that billy goat won't pull,
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull

And if that cart and bull fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town

If You're Happy and You Know it

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands,
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it,
And you really want to show it,
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands.

If you're mad and you know it shake your arms...

If you're hungry and you know it rub your tummy...

If you're tickly and you know it tickle your armpits...

I'm a Little Cuckoo Clock

Tick, tock, tick, tock,
I'm a little cuckoo clock.
Tick,tock, tick, tock,
Now I'm striking one o'clock.
Cuckoo!

I'm a Little Teapot

I'm a little teapot
Short and stout.
Here is my handle,
Here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout:
Tip me over
And pour me out!

I'm a very special pot
This is true.
Here's an example
Of what I can do.
I can change my handle
And my spout.
Tip me over
And pour me out!

It's Good to See my Friends

It's good to see my friends here today,
And I'd like to say hello in a different way.
I'll wave my foot,
Like this,
Can you wave your foot hello?
Hello my friends, hello my friends, hello.

The Itsy-Bitsy Spider

The itsy-bitsy spider,
Climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain,
So the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again.

Jelly in the Bowl

Jelly in the bowl,
Jelly in the bowl.
Wibble wobble
Wibble wobble
Jelly in the bowl!

Jeremiah

Jeremiah, blow the fire,
Puff, puff, puff.
First you blow it gently,
Then you blow it rough.

Johnny

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny,
Whoops! Johnny!
Whoops! Johnny!
Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny.

Listen to the Tree Bear

Listen to the tree bear
Crying in the night.
Crying for her mommy
In the pale moonlight.
What will her mommy do
When she hears her cry?
She'll tuck her in a cocoa pod
And sing a lullaby.
She'll tuck her in a cocoa pod,
And sing a lullaby.

London Bridge

London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.

Build it up with iron bars,
Iron bars, iron bars,
Build it up with iron bars,
My fair lady.

Iron bars will bend and break,
Bend and break, bend and break,
Iron bars will bend and break,
My fair lady.

Build it up with gold and silver,
Gold and silver, gold and silver,
Build it up with gold and silver,
My fair lady.

Mama Don't Allow

Mama don't allow no hand -clappin'round here.
No, Mama don't allow no hand-clappin' round here.
Well, we don't care what Mama don't allow,
We're gonna clap our hands now anyhow.
But Mama don't allow no hand-clappin round here.

Mama don't allow no tummy-rubbin' round here...

Mama don't allow no head-pattin' round here...

Mama don't allow no baby-bouncin' round here...

The Moon is Round

The moon is round as round can be,
(Draw a circle around your baby's face.)
Two eyes,
(Touch just above eyes.)
A nose,
(Touch her nose.)
And a mouth... like me!
(Touch her mouth, then point to yourself.)

Mother and Father and Uncle John

Mother and Father and Uncle John,
Went to market one by one.
(Jog along to the beat.)
Mother fell off,
(Tip baby over to one side.)
And Father fell off,
Tip him over to the other side.)
But Uncle John went on and on and on..
(Jog along again.)

The Muffin Man

O do you know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man.
O do you know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane?

O yes I know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
O yes I know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane.

My Bonnie

My bonnie lies over the ocean.
My bonnie lies over the sea.
My bonnie lies over the ocean.
O bring back my bonnie to me.

Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my bonnie to me.
Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my bonnie to me.

Open Them, Shut Them

Open them, shut them,
Open them, shut them,
Give a little clap, clap, clap.

Open them, shut them,
Open them, shut them,
Put them in your lap, lap, lap.

Creep them, crawl them,
Creep them, crawl them,
Right up to your chin, chin, chin.

Open up your little mouth...
But do not let them in!

Once There Was a Little Lamb

Once there was a little Lamb,
Baby lamb, little lamb,
Once there was a little lamb,
Baaaa....she fell asleep.

Once there was a little duck...

Once there was a little lion...

Once there was a little girl,
Baby girl, little girl.
Once there was a little girl,
Shhh...she fell asleep.

Once there was a little boy,
Baby boy, little boy.
Once there was a little boy.
Shhh...he fell asleep.

Pat-a-Cake

Pat a cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man,
(Clap your hands together to the words, or help your baby clap his)
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B,
(Pat the palm of your hand, prick your palm with one finger; Trace a B on your baby's hand or tummy.)
And put it in the oven for Baby and me
(Slide the pretend cake on your hands into a pretend oven)

Polly the Parrot

Polly the parrot flew into a church.
She cackled so loudly she fell of her perch.
Polly the parrot she joined the school choir.
She cackled so loudly she fell off the wire.

Raisn Bread

How do we make raisin bread?
We roll it, we roll it, we roll it,
...and then we put the raisins in!

Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby, cradle and all

Rock, Rock

Rock, rock my baby, do not cry.
Rock, rock the stars are in the sky.
Rock, rock little fishies in the sea.
Rock, rock sleepy little bumblebee.
Rock, rock little colt with mama mare.
Rock, rock little cub with mama bear.
Rock, rock piggies brown and black and grey.
Rock, rock little doll we bought today.
Rock, rock my baby, do not cry.
Rock, rock II'll sing you a lullaby.
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock.

Roly Poly

Sing to the tune of "Frere Jacques".

Roly Poly, roly poly,
(Take baby's hands and gently roll one around the other)
Up, up, up! Up, up, up!
(Stretch baby's arms up and up and up)
Roly, roly poly,
Roly, roly poly,
(Roll hands again)
Down down down. Down down down.
(Gently pull baby's arms down, down, down)

After "up" and "down", play "out" and "in", then "front" and "back", then "right" and "left".

Round and Round the Garden

Round and round the garden
(Circle your finger on your baby's palm)
Like a Teddy Bear;
One step, two step,
(Let your fingers walk up your baby's arm)
Tickle you under there!
(Tickle under arm)

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream,
Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

She didn't Dance

She didn't dance dance dance
She didn't dance at all today.
She didn't dance dance dance
No nor yesterday.
So dance her up and up and up and up
Dance her up in the sky.
Dance her up and up and up and up
And she'll be down bye and bye.

Shoes

Hold your hands close together for baby's shoes, a little wider for mother's shoes, until you throw your arms wide apart for a loud GIANT'S SHOES! It's fun for a toddler to fling his arms as wide as possible for the big shoes.

Baby's shoes
Mother's shoes,
Father's shoes,
Police officer's shoes
GIANT'S SHOES!

Shoe the little Horse

Shoe the little horse;
Shoe the little mare.
But let my little colt go
Bare, bare, bare!

This is great rhyme for the change table.
Tap baby's soles on first one foot then the other, then give him a little lift and a tap on the bare bottom before you slide the diaper under.

Slowly Slowly

Slowly, slowly. Very slowly,
Creeps the garden snail.
Slowly, slowly, very slowly,
Up the garden rail.
Slowly walk your fingers up baby's leg.
Quickly quickly very quickly
Runs the little mouse.
Quickly quickly very quickly
Up into her house!
Run fingers all around baby's tummy, then up to her underarm or some other tickly place.

The Sun is Peeking

The sun is... peeking!
The sun is ... peeking!
Peeking here, peeking there,
The sun is ...peeking!
Peek-a-...boo!

These are Baby's Fingers

These are "baby's" fingers.
(Say your own baby's name in place of "baby" as you wiggle his fingers)
These are baby's toes.
(Wiggle his toes)
This is baby's belly button,
(Touch your baby's button)
Round and round it goes!
(Draw a tickly circle on your baby's tummy)

This little Cow

Start with baby's little finger and end with the thumb, then a tickle. Also nice to play with little toes.

This little cow eats grass.
This little cow eats hay.
This little cow drinks water.
This little cow runs away.
And this BIG cow does nothing at all
But lie in the fields all day.
Let's chase her, and chase her
And chase her away!

This is the Way the Ladies Ride

This is the way the ladies ride,
Nim nim nim.

This is the way the gentlemen ride,
Trim trim trim.

This is the way the farmer rides,
Trot trot trot.

And this is the way the hunter rides,
Gallopy gallopy gallopy... over the fence!

This Little Piggie

This little piggie went to market,
This little piggie stayed home.
This little piggie had roast beef,
And this little piggie had none.
And this little piggie went...
Wee, wee, wee, wee,
All the way home!

Tickle

Tickle, tickle your feet.
Your wonderful, fun little feet.
Tickle, tickle your feet.
Oh they grow, and you grow.
Grow, grow, grow, grow,
We all grow up.
Up, up, up, up.

Toe, Knee, Chest, Nut

Toe, Knee, chest, nut
Nose eye love you.
Toe, knee, nose,
Toe, knee, nose.
Toe, knee, chest, nut,
Nose eye love you.
That's what toe, knee, nose.

Tommy Thumb is Up

If your child is too young to do this alone, you can help her find the different fingers, or do it yourself.
You can dance your fingers on baby's shoulders, knees, and head, then tuck them into baby's armpits.

Tommy Thumb is up (thumbs up)
and Tommy Thumb is down. (thumbs down)
Tommy Thumb is dancing
all around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.

(Continue the song using different fingers)

Peter Pointer's up
and Peter Pointer's down.
Peter Pointer's dancing
all around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.

Middle Man is up
And Middle Man is down.
Middle Man is dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.

Ruby Ring is up
And Ruby Ring is down.
Ruby Ring is dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.

Baby Finger's up
And Baby Finger's down.
Baby Finger's dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.

Finger Family's up
And Finger Family's down.
Finger Family's dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders
Dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck them into bed.

Trot, Trot to Boston

Trot trot to Boston,
Trot trot to Lynn.
Watch out baby you might fall in!
Trot trot to London,
Trot trot to Dover.
Watch out baby you might fall over!

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveller in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
'Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark,
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle little star.

Two Little Eyes

Two little eyes to look around,
(Circle baby's eyes.)
Two little ears to hear each sound,
(Touch baby's ears.)
One little nose to smell what's sweet,
(Touch his nose.)
And one little mouth that likes to eat.
(Touch his little mouth.)

Waltzing with Bears

1,2,3, 1,2,3
Waltzing with bears.
1,2,3, 1,2,3
Dance 'round the chairs.
1,2,3, 1,2,3
That's what we'll do.
1,2,3, 1,2,3
Waltzing with you!

Wee Wiggie

A giggly toe tickling rhyme.
Wee Wiggie,
(touch baby toe)
Poke Piggie,
(touch next toe)
John Gristle,
(Touch middle toe)
Tom Whistle,
(Touch next toe)
And Old Big! Gobble Gobble Gobble!
(Tickle the big toe)

The Wheels on the Bus

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round.
All through the town.

The doors on the bus go open and shut....

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep...

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish...

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
(rub hands together, back and forth while pointing them up in the air)
We're going to the moon.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We're going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We're going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
(hold 5 fingers up and count down)
Blast off!
(toss child up gently in the air)

Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Dreidel Song

I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play.

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay,
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play.

It has a lovely body,
With legs so short and thin,
And when my dreidel's tired
It drops and then I win.

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay,
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play.

My dreidel's always playful,
It loves to dance and spin
A happy game of dreidel
Come play, now let's begin.

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay,
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play.

Drummer Boy

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
So, to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary Nodded, pa rum pum pum pum,
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I play me best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
me and my drum

Frosty the Snow Man

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow but the children
know how he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in that
old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
he began to dance around

O Frosty the snowman
was alive as he could be
And the children say he could laugh
and play just the same as you and me

Thumpety thump thump
thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow

Frosty the snowman knew
the sun was hot that day
So he said
"Let's run and
we'll have some fun
now before I melt away"
Down to the village
with a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all
around the square saying
Catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
he heard him holler "Stop!"
For Frosty the snow man
had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying
"Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day"

Thumpety thump thump
thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow

Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
are pulling on the reins.

Bells are ringing, children singing;
All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
for the boys and girls again.

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
What a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go, laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.

Chorus:
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank and we got upsot.
(Chorus)
A day or two ago, the story I must tell
I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by, in a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed as there I sprawling lie but quickly drove away.
(Chorus)
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song;
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you'll take the lead.
(Chorus)

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He's making a list,
He's checking it twice,
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He sees you when you're sleeping,
He knows when you're awake.
He knows when you've been bad or good,
So be good for goodness sake!

So...You better watch out, You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
Refrain
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here.
Refrain
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.