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Verse 1:
G               D7        Em
Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way,
C                G            D7                G
don’t you tell a single soul, what I’m going to say.
G                D7           Em
Christmas Eve is coming soon, now you dear old man,
C                   G            D7             G
whisper what you’ll bring to me, tell me if you can.

Verse 2:
G                 D7               Em
When the clock is striking twelve, when I’m fast asleep,
C                G                D7                    G
down the chimney broad and black, with your pack you’ll creep.
G                 D7            Em
All the stockings you will find hanging in a row,
C                G             D7                G
mine will be the shortest one, you’ll be sure to know.

Verse 3:
G              D7              Em
Johnny wants a pair of skates, Susy wants a dolly,
C             G           D7                   G
Nelly wants a story-book, she thinks dolls are folly.
G             D7           Em
As for me, my little brain isn’t very bright,
C                  G            D7                G
choose for me, old Santa Claus, what you think is right.


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