The Christmas Boogie

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the place
Not a creature was stirrin' or showin' his face
The stockin's were hung on the chimney with care
With everyone hopin' they'd be gettin' their share
The kids were upstairs, asleep in their sacks
Dreamin' of king-size Santa Claus packs

I was dressed in pajamas, my feet without shoes
I was settlin' down for a long winter snooze
When out on the lawn I heard such a clatter
I jumped outta bed and yelled, Hey! What's the matter?
I went to the window, opened the blind
Man, I thought I was losin' my mind

My eyes were poppin', 'cause what should appear
But a miniature sleigh with eight reindeer?
And a little old driver so lively and quick
Well, bless my bones, it was old St. Nick
And up to the rooftop he flew in his sleigh
With a red-nosed reindeer leadin' the way

Before I could find a place to hide
He came down the chimney like a kid on a slide
With a bundle of toys flung on his back
He had a whole toystore right in his sack
He was chubby and plump, a fat little elf
He's been eatin' regular, I said to myself

The wink of his eye soon gave me to know
That he thought I was an okay Joe
He said not a word, but, quick as a light
He filled all the stockin's that were in sight
I offered him a snack, he said, Man alive!
I would like to, but I got a long way to drive

Layin' his finger on the side of his nose
Like a helicoptor, up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his sleigh, and, crackin' his whip
Off he went like a rocket-ship
I heard him say, as he flew from sight
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!