Let's be happy and lively
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And let's rejoice from our hearts!
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Merry, merry, tra-la-la-la-la!
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve!
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Then I'll put the plate out
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St. Nick's sure to put something on it
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Merry, merry, tra-la-la-la-la!
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve!
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When I sleep, I dream
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Now St. Nick brings something for me
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Merry, merry, tra-la-la-la-la!
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve!
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When I've gotten up
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I run fast to the plate
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Merry, merry, tra-la-la-la-la!
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve!
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St. Nick is a good man
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You can't thank him enough
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Merry, merry, tra-la-la-la-la!
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve
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Soon it's St. Nicholas' Eve!