Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
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
Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)
Elton John's 'Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas)' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over holiday music, blending traditional carol structures with his signature theatrical flair. Released during a period where John frequently infused his catalog with seasonal themes, the track exemplifies his ability to transform familiar festive tropes into polished pop productions. The song reflects the broader tradition of British pop artists adapting Christmas material for mainstream appeal, utilizing rich orchestration and melodic hooks that have made it a staple in holiday playlists worldwide. Its enduring popularity underscores John's unique capacity to merge personal artistic expression with the communal spirit of the season, cementing his status as a definitive voice in modern Christmas music.