who sings grandma got run over by a reindeer lyrics

The song "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" was written and performed by American country music singer Elmo Shropshire in 1979. The song tells the story of a grandmother who goes out on Christmas Eve to visit her relatives, only to be hit by a reindeer and end up in the hospital. It became a Christmas classic and has been covered by many artists, including Bob Rivers and Twisted Sister. The song's lyrics are humorous and feature a variety of playful rhymes and wordplay.