Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town – English Lyrics

• By: Jessie J
• Album: This Christmas

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the festive spirit with Jessie J's dynamic rendition of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"! This beloved Christmas classic offers a fantastic way to learn English vocabulary related to holidays, good behavior, and anticipation. Jessie J's clear articulation and powerful delivery make the traditional lyrics engaging and easy to follow, allowing learners to grasp common phrases and cultural references tied to Christmas joy.

[English]

You better watch out,

You better not cry

You better not pout,

I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming,

Santa Claus is coming to

town

...

You better watch out,

You better not cry

You better not pout,

I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming

Santa Claus is coming to

town

He's making a list

And checking it

twice

He's checking it twice

He is 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 if you've been

bad or good

So be good for goodness

sake

You better watch out,

You better not cry

You better not pout,

I'm telling you why

'Cause Santa Claus is coming

to town, yes

He sees you when you're

sleeping

He knows when you're

awake

He knows if you've been

bad or good

So be good for goodness

sake

You better watch out,

You better not cry

You better not pout,

I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming

to town

Santa Claus is coming to

town

Santa Claus is coming,

Santa Claus is coming to

town, to town

Here comes old Santa Claus

Here comes Santa

He is coming and

won't be long

He won't be long

Here comes old Santa Claus

In his red suit

He is coming and

won't be long

He is coming for

you

Here comes old Santa Claus

Yeah yeah

He is coming and

won't be long

He is coming for

you

Merry Christmas

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
watch wɒtʃ A1	verb - to look at or observe something or someone carefully
cry kraɪ A1	verb - to shed tears, often as an expression of distress or sorrow
pout paʊt A2	verb - to push out one's lips in a way that expresses annoyance or sadness
telling ˈtɛlɪŋ A1	verb - to communicate information, facts, or news to someone
coming ˈkʌmɪŋ A1	verb - to move or arrive at a place
making ˈmeɪkɪŋ A1	verb - to create or produce something
checking ˈtʃɛkɪŋ A2	verb - to examine or inspect something carefully
find faɪnd A1	verb - to discover or locate someone or something
naughty ˈnɔːti A2	adjective - badly behaved, mischievous
nice naɪs A1	adjective - pleasant, kind, or friendly
sleeping ˈsliːpɪŋ A1	verb - to be in a state of rest, typically for the mind and body
awake əˈweɪk A2	adjective - not sleeping; conscious
good ɡʊd A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
sake seɪk B1	noun - a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice idiom - for the purpose of; for the good of
long lɒŋ A1	adjective - extending or measuring a considerable distance