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