Song Before Christmas 1. Sing today a song of right good cheer. Sing for Christmas Day will soon be here! La la la la, merry let us be. Soon we’ll sing around the Christmas tree; Soon we’ll sing around the Christmas tree. 2. Now’s the time for keeping holiday; Schools will close and books are put away. La la la la, Christmas Day is near; Good Saint Nicholas will soon be here; Good Saint Nicholas will soon be here.