[Intro] [Verse 1] When all the house is fast asleep, and stars through frosty windows peep, a tiny shape slips through the door, with a broom to sweep the floor. His cap is red, his hair a mess, his smile a sign of friendliness. He hums a tune both soft and clear, for Christmas time is finally here. [Chorus] Did you ever see Nisse Niklas? this tiny helper in the night, cleans and keeps the house so bright. Leave him warm rice, sweet and white, with butter and sugar and cinnamon spice. Who is our helping friend so nice? It’s Nisse Niklas — thank him twice! [Verse 2] A candle droops, the flame grows tall, he moves it quick before it falls. The cookies bake, he hums along, he saves them just before they’re gone. Two children sneak for pudding sweet, he drops a spoon — they hide their feet. He scares the cat who eyes the feast, then saves the glasses — quick, at least! [Bridge] But when the dawn begins to glow, and morning light is soft and low, he yawns and curls beneath the eaves, a smile of peace beneath the leaves. The mother knows — she leaves a dish, of rice with butter, his dearest wish. She never tells, she only sighs, and whispers, “thank you, little Nisse Niklas.” [Final Chorus] Did you ever see Nisse Niklas? this tiny helper in the night, cleans and keeps the house so bright. Leave him warm rice, sweet and white, with butter and sugar and cinnamon spice. Who is our helping friend so nice? It’s Nisse Niklas — thank him twice!
