The Elf on the Shelf's Night Before Christmas Song

(Instrumental)

When the day has finally ended, and the kids are fast asleep
And the house is good and quiet without one single peep
And with Santa's sleigh now nearing and my last report all filed
My Christmas Eve is gearing up
To be Scout Elf-e-rif-fi--c'ly wonderfly wild!

Oh no!
Is that a little kid out of bed?

Launch a sturdy candy cable, quickly leap on to the table
Shush the dog and calm the kitty as the mayhem mounts
Step on broken decorations, lower lofty expectations
Lure the kid back to his pillow, every second counts

Get the Elf Pets at the ready, hold on tight and hold on steady
Have to hurry, have to not lose heart

Don't give up and don't get tired
Stay awake and stay inspired
But my festive plan is falling all apart!

It's the night before Christmas
But it's not how this should go
The night before Christmas
I'm wondering will Santa even show?

Then what to my won-d'ring elf eyes does appear?
A red and gold sleigh with a host of reindeer!

Santa!

To my happy heart a pounding
Down the chimney he comes, bounding
Eyes a twinkle, snaps his fingers and it's a quite sight
With his magic overflowing, Christmas spirit's only growing
'Cause Santa knows the way to make it all alright

The night before Christmas
The best that we've had yet
The night before Christmas
This clearly is a year I won't forget
But just before leaving we stop and take in
What a magical season and night this has been
Then we take off and fly past the stars shining bright

Merry Christmas to all
(Merry Christmas to all)
And to all a good night!