Here's my transcription from the recording at YouTube. I have boldfaced the words that are different from Fergus' memory.


I'LL TELEPHONE TO SANTA CLAUS
Words by H. F. Greenfield and J. C. Inman, music by G. H. Elliott
As sung by Stanley Kirkby on Edison Blue Amberol cylinder 23315, 1914.

1. Once upon a time, so the story's told,
In fairyland lived a man very old.
Good little children he loved most dear,
And he still comes to see them once every year.
He rides on a sleigh each Christmas Eve night
In a cloak rosy red with a beard snowy white,
So, children, now listen, if you're very good,
And do as I tell you as little ones should,

CHORUS: I'll telephone and tell old Mr Santa Claus
You want him to call tonight.
He will come and see you when you're quietly sleeping.
Through the bedroom, he'll be softly creeping.
Hang up all your stockings on the bedstead, children.
Blow out the candlelight.
Jump into bed, cover up your head,
Throw a kiss. X. X. [KISSING SOUNDS] Goodnight.

2. Sack upon his back, he will bring you toys:
Dolls for the girlies and guns for the boys,
Brown teddy bears too, and dogs that bark,
And the animals out of old Noah's ark.
There's fairies and lanterns for your Christmas tree,
And big boxes of bonbons that you'll pull with glee.
As midnight shines out, through your window he'll peep,
So all go to bed now, my little ones; sleep. CHORUS