Grandma's Killer Fruitcake

by Dr. Elmo
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The (C)hol i days were up on us and (F)things were go in’ (C)fine, ’til the day I heard the door bell and a (D7)chill ran up my spine.

I (C)grabbed the wife and chil dren as the (F)post man wheeled it in;

a year ly Christ mas night mare has (D7)just come back a gain.

It was (C)hard er than the head of Un cle Buck y; (F)heav y as a ser mon of (C)Preach er Luck y; one’s e nough to (C)give the whole (Am)state of Ken tuck y a (D7)great big bel ly (G7)ache!

It was (C)dens er than a drove of barn yard tur keys; (F)tough er than a truck load of (C)all beef jerk y; dri er than a (C)drought in (Am)Al bu quer que; (G7)Grand ma’s kill er fruit (C)cake.

(C)hol i days were up on us and (F)at our fam ’ly (C)feast.

’til the day I heard the door bell just to (D7)keep the fam ’ly peace.

I (C)grabbed the wife and chil dren but the (F)said it tast ed fine.

a year ly Christ mas night mare is (D7)where I draw the line.

It was (C)hard er than the head of Un cle Buck y; (F)heav y as a ser mon of (C)Preach er Luck y; one’s e nough to (C)give the whole (Am)state of Ken tuck y a (D7)great big bel ly (G7)ache!

It was (C)dens er than a drove of barn yard tur keys; (F)tough er than a truck load of (C)all beef jerk y; dri er than a (C)drought in (Am)Al bu quer que; (G7)Grand ma’s kill er fruit (C)cake.

(A7)cake.

It’s (D)ear ly Christ mas morn in’; the (G)phone rings us a wake.

(E7)how we liked the cake?

It was (D)hard er than the head of Un cle Buck y; (G)heav y as a ser mon of (D)Preach er Luck y; (D)one’s e nough to give the whole (Bm)state of Ken tuck y a (E7)great big bel ly (A7)ache!

It was (D)dens er than a drove of barn yard tur keys; (G)tough er than a truck load of (D)all beef jerk y; dri er than a (D)drought in (Bm)Al bu quer que; (E7)Grand ma’s (A7)kill er fruit...

(E7)Grand ma’s (A7)kill er fruit...

(E7)Grand ma’s (A7)kill er fruit (D)cake!

(A7)Grand ma’s kill er fruit (D)cake!

Grandma's Killer Fruitcake — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Grandma's Killer Fruitcake”

Can I play "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" by Dr. Elmo played in?
Grandma's Killer Fruitcake is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake"?
"Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" was originally performed by Dr. Elmo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Grandma's Killer Fruitcake" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.