The Night Before Christmas - Lyrics - Gene Autry

Orvon Grover Autry , better known as Gene Autry, was an American performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in Southern California, and the Los Angeles California Anaheim Angels Major League Baseball team from 1961 to 1997.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care In the hope that Saint Niccholas soon would be there. Then, what to my wondering eyes should appear, A miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer, A little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick. And more rapid than eagles his reindeer all came As he shouted "On Dasher" and each reindeer's name. And so up to the housetop the reindeer soon flew With the sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas, too. Down the chimney he came with a leap and a bound; He was dressed allin fur, and his belly was round. He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, And filled all the stocking, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, Then giving a nod up the chimney he rose. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"