Dr. Samples published his findings, "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" in Tradition of Excellence Band Method, Book 1, by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. San Diego: Neil A. Kjos Music Publishing Company, 2011. Here are the lyrics as commonly sung, changed by numerous editors from the original in 1874: 1. Jolly old St. Nicholas, Lean your ear this way!. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Lyrics: Jolly old Saint Nicholas / Lean your ear this way / Don't you tell a single soul / What I'm going to say / Christmas Eve is coming soon / Now, you dear old man.
The lyrics to Jolly Old St. Nicholas including links to sheet music. Printable PDFs are available for the lyrics and music in festive colors.. A Collection of Classic Christmas Songs. The lyrics to the song Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Lyrics.