Heard a scream and right before my eyes
  There was Daddy swingin' by
  Using those Christmas lights like a jungle vine
  Can't repeat what I heard him say
  'Cause it's gettin' real close to Christmas Day
  I'd take the chance but I'd know Santa knows
    Santa knows everything I do
  He knows everything I say
  So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
  'Cause Santa knows
    Shakin' the gifts underneath the tree
  Everything sounded so good to me
  'Til I raised up and that tree come a-tumblin' down
  Mama come a-runnin--had that look in her eyes
  Woulda blamed it on the dog but I couldn't lie
  I'd take the chance but I'd know Santa knows
    Santa knows everything I do
  He knows everything I say
  So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
  'Cause Santa knows
    Granny's sugar cookies were sittin' on the shelf
  Mama said "Don't go helpin' yourself"
  But I couldn't see the harm in takin' just one
  No one was lookin' the moment was right
  I knew they'd be good 'n I could steal a bite
  I'd take the chance but I'd know Santa knows
    Santa knows everything I do
  He knows everything I say
  So I ain't gonna do nuthin wrong
  'Cause Santa knows
    Ain't gonna do nuthin' wrong
    Can't take a chance
  Ain't gonna do nuthin' wrong
  'cause Santa knows
  'Cause Santa knows