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Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)

Elton John

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Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)

Song byElton John
in AlbumRare Masters

Lyrics by Bernie Taupin

Sitting here on Christmas Eve with a brandy in my hand

Oh I've had a few too many and it's getting hard to stand

I keep hearing noises from my fireplace

I must be going crazy or the brandy's won the race

And I keep hearing ho ho ho, guess who's here

Your fat and jolly friend draws near

Ho ho ho, surprise, surprise

The bearded weirdy's just arrived

Ho ho ho, guess who's here

Your fat and jolly friend draws near

Ho ho ho, surprise surprise

The bearded wierdy's just arrived

On my roof there's snorting sounds, and bells inside my head

My vision's blurred with colour, and all he sees is red

There's a pair of large sized wellies coming down my flue

And the smell of burning rubber, oh is filling up the room

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Elton John's 'Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)' is a humorous take on the holiday season, focusing specifically on the perspective of a turkey who dreads becoming the centerpiece of the Christmas feast. The song employs witty and satirical lyrics to explore themes of holiday traditions, the commercialism of Christmas, and the plight of the turkey, adding a layer of irony and humor to the festive season. Key poignant moments in the song include the turkey's reflections on the holiday rituals and its eventual fate, which brings attention to the often overlooked aspects of holiday festivities.

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