| I mean to hang on Christmas
eve A stocking of this size (measures), Because I want a doll so big, That sleeps and shuts its eyes. To crowd it in a stocking small Would surely not be wise. |
| (Pupil steps back in place and all sing the chorus, keeping time as before.) |
| 2d Pupil.—My
stocking is the one I'll hang, I know 'twill hold quite well, About a hundred marbles more Than's owned by Tommy Bell. Of course I want some candy, too, But the marbles are what tell. |
| (Steps back, and chorus is repeated as before.) |
| 3d Pupil.—I mean
to beg a stocking small Of little sister Clare, Because I want some things so small They'll scarce be found e'en there. I want a ring that has a stone, And a pretty pin to wear. |
| (Chorus repeated as before.) |
| 4th Pupil.—I've
measured all the stockings round, And think I'll hang up two, Because I want a pair of skates,— One stocking will not do. Of course I want some sweets and things To last the whole week through. Chorus, etc. 5th Pupil.—My mamma's stocking I will hang, 'Twill so much better hold A tea-set for my dolly dear, All painted round with gold; And dishes can't be squeezed, you know, That's what I've oft been told. Chorus, etc. 6th Pupil.—And I don't know just what to do, Because I want, you see, A hobby-horse that is so high,— Now tell me, can it be, Are stockings ever made so big That one can hold all of me? Chorus, etc. All sing.—All we children love to hang Stockings o'er the fireplace, Wondering how our gifts can come Nice and clean from such a place. Chorus.—Tra la la la, etc. Santa Claus is loved by all Folks who are as big as we, And for long before he comes We can only sing for glee. Chorus.—Tra la la la, etc |
| (When the chorus is partly sung, the leaders of the march lead to opposite sides, others fall in line forward, pass in front to rear along sides, pass at rear end to seats. Continue to repeat the chorus till all are seated.) |