Thanksgiving Rap Lyrics: 50+ Funny, Original Bars and Verses

The short answer: a funny Thanksgiving rap picks one moment everyone at the table knows, such as a frozen turkey, a long grace or a dog under the table, and tells it in about four short lines. Below are more than 50 original, clean lines to borrow and six full verses that fit a 10-second video.

We wrote all of these for this guide. They aren't from any released song, so change the names and make them yours. Thanksgiving has far fewer famous rap songs than Christmas, which is one more reason to write your own.

How to use these lines

Each line below is a two-part bar. Pick two you like, swap in real names and you have a four-line verse. A real detail from your family, such as the uncle who carves like a surgeon or the cousin who always brings store-bought rolls, usually gets the biggest laugh.

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about the turkey

• Dad bought a fryer, and he read half the guide / Now the fire truck's parked on the driveway outside
• Turkey's been thawing since Tuesday at noon / Still frozen inside, and we're eating it soon
• Mom's basting the bird every ten on the dot / Opened that oven so much, it's not even hot
• Recipe said four hours, and we started at three / Dinner's at midnight, and that's fine by me
• Carved it on camera for the family stream / Dropped it on the floor, now it's part of the meme
• The thermometer's beeping, and nobody knows why / We'll call it done, and we'll give it a try
• Twenty-pound bird for a table of four / We'll eat it till Christmas and freeze a bit more

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about the family table

• Grandpa says grace, and it's twenty minutes long / He's thanking every neighbor and his favorite song
• Cousin brought her boyfriend, and he's sweating a lot / Grandma asked his salary before the gravy got hot
• Aunt Carol's got questions about my career / I said, "Still figuring it out," same answer as last year
• Dad tells the story of the year the oven blew / We've heard it twelve times, and he tells it like it's new
• Somebody said politics, and the table went still / Grandma passed the rolls like a fire drill
• Mom set the table with the fancy plates / Chip one and you're out of the will, those are the stakes
• My brother's on his phone, and he's checking the score / Mom took it away, and she hid it in a drawer
• Everybody's talking, and nobody hears / Same seven stories for the last ten years

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about the sides

• Green bean casserole with the crunchy stuff on top / I'm here for the onions, and I'm never gonna stop
• Cranberry sauce with the ridges from the can / Slice it like a pro, that's the holiday plan
• Mashed potatoes piled like a mountain on my plate / Gravy lake on top, and I'm feeling great
• Stuffing or dressing, we've been fighting since noon / Same thing, different name, and we'll argue till June
• Sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows on fire / Somebody's uncle put the broiler up higher
• Rolls on the table, and they're gone in a flash / I put four in my pocket, and I'm out of here fast
• Mac and cheese baked till the top's golden brown / Best side dish in the whole entire town

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about pie and dessert

• Pumpkin or pecan, don't make me decide / Give me a slice of both, I've got room on the side
• Whipped cream can's empty, and I know who it was / Little brother's got a mustache, and he says "just because"
• Pie's on the counter, and it's cooling for later / Somebody took a fork to it, call the investigator
• Apple, pumpkin and a chocolate cream / Three slices on one plate, that's the dream
• Said I was full, then the pie came out / Found a little room, there was never a doubt

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about football and naps

• Game's on the TV, and the volume's too loud / Uncle's coaching hard like he's down with the crowd
• Turkey and a couch, that's the nap of the year / Woke up at nine, and the dishes are clear
• Backyard football, and we're playing for pride / Dad pulled a hamstring on the very first stride
• Unbuttoned my jeans at the end of the meal / Lay down on the floor, and I'm letting it heal

Thanksgiving rap lyrics from the pets

• I've been sitting so nice by the leg of your chair / One little drumstick is all that is fair
• Cat's on the counter, and she's eyeing the bird / Nobody saw her, and nobody heard
• Grandma keeps feeding me ham under the table / I'm loyal to her for as long as I'm able
• You're thankful for family, I'm thankful for scraps / And a warm spot by the oven for my afternoon naps

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about Friendsgiving

• Friendsgiving potluck, and the plan was clear / Six bags of chips and a case of root beer
• First time hosting, and the oven won't start / Microwave turkey, and I'm calling it art
• Folding chairs borrowed from the neighbor next door / Eight friends, four chairs, and the rest on the floor
• Group chat said "bring a side," so I brought a fork / Now I'm doing the dishes, and it's honest work

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about travel

• Flight got delayed, and the gate changed twice / Thanksgiving dinner is a pretzel, real nice
• Six hours driving with the family in the car / Little sister asking, "Are we there? How far?"
• Crashed on the air mattress, it was flat by two / Woke up on the floor with the dog and a shoe

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about leftovers and Black Friday

• Turkey sandwich number four, and it's only Saturday / Leftovers so good, I'm not giving them away
• Fridge is packed full with containers in stacks / Mom wrote our names on the lids and the backs
• Black Friday morning, and I'm out the door at five / Fought for a blender, but I made it out alive
• Took a plate home, and the foil's wrapped tight / Midnight snack, and it still tastes right

Thanksgiving rap lyrics about work

• Office potluck, and I signed up for ice / Showed up with a bag, and they said, "That's nice"
• Boss brought a turkey that he says he made / Store label's on the bottom, and it's starting to fade
• Half-day Wednesday, and the office is bare / Everybody's "working," but nobody's there

Thanksgiving rap lyrics to say thank you

• Thankful for the people who showed up today / Thankful for the ones who are far away
• Mom ran the kitchen from the morning till night / Thank you for the meal, you got it all right
• Grandma's recipes in a book that's worn / Same pie we've had since the day I was born
• To everyone who helped with the dishes tonight / You're the real heroes, and you did it right
• Thankful for a table where there's always a chair / Thankful for the people who are always there

Six full verses for a short video

Each one has four lines, which fits a 10-second clip. Change the names, then paste a verse into the Lyrics box in the Beat & lyrics panel, one line per bar.

The turkey fryer

Dad bought a fryer and he read half the guide Now the fire truck's parked on the driveway outside Neighbors got their phones out, filming the scene Best Thanksgiving show that they've ever seen

Stuffing or dressing

Stuffing or dressing, we've been fighting since noon Same pan, same bread and the same old spoon Grandma made both kinds and ended the war Now we're fighting over who gets more

The begging beagle

Puppy eyes locked on your plate all night Drop one slice and I'll treat you right Grandma's my girl, she slips me ham Thankful for the table, that's who I am

The delayed flight

Flight got delayed and the gate changed twice Thanksgiving dinner is a pretzel, real nice Mom's on FaceTime with the turkey on screen Save me a plate and a seat in between

The leftovers

Turkey on Friday and turkey on Sunday Turkey in a sandwich, still turkey on Monday Fridge full of foil and a pie that's half gone Thankful for leftovers, the feast goes on

Grandma's recipe

Grandma's recipes in a book that's worn Same pie we've had since the day I was born Thank you for the table and the seat by your side Every year with you is a reason for pride

Want more? Our Thanksgiving rap video page has six more verses about the uncle, the pie, the cook and the kids' table.

How to write your own Thanksgiving rap

1. Pick one moment. Choose a single scene, such as the frozen turkey or the long grace, rather than the whole day.
2. Use a real name. "Aunt Carol" is funnier than "my aunt."
3. Add one exact detail. "Thawing since Tuesday at noon" paints a better picture than "still frozen."
4. Rhyme in pairs. Line one rhymes with line two, and line three rhymes with line four.
5. End with thanks or a twist. "Thankful for..." makes an easy last line when you need one.

Keep the teasing friendly, and skip jokes about politics, weight or family arguments that are still raw. The free AI rap lyrics generator can write a draft from a topic, and our funny rap lyrics and rap roasts have more ideas. Planning ahead for December? See our Christmas rap lyrics.

Hear one rapped

This 10-second clip uses "The begging beagle" verse above, a photo of a fictional AI-generated beagle and our Thanksgiving dinner scene. To make your own, open the Thanksgiving rap video maker, add a photo and paste your verse. New accounts get 3 free credits, enough for one 5-second video at 480p on the Standard model.

Use a photo of yourself or of someone who has agreed, and don't upload photos of anyone under 18. The AI always generates its own voice and beat, and results can vary between runs, so listen before you share it. Our guide to turning lyrics into a rap video has more tips.

FAQ

Are these Thanksgiving rap lyrics from real songs?

No. We wrote every line on this page for this guide, so none of them are taken from a released song. Change the names and details however you like.

Are there any famous Thanksgiving rap songs?

Not many. One well-known example is the Thanksgiving song Chance the Rapper performed in his 2017 Saturday Night Live monologue. We don't reproduce song lyrics here, so look for it on a licensed lyrics or music service.

How long should a Thanksgiving rap be?

For a short video, keep it to about four lines. Plan on one line for every 2.5 seconds, so four lines fit a 10-second clip.

Are these lyrics clean enough for the family table?

They're written to be clean, with no profanity or adult jokes. You know your family best, so read them first, and change anything that wouldn't suit the room.

Can AI rap these lyrics for me?

Yes. Paste a verse into RapVideo AI, add a photo you have permission to use and pick a beat. It generates the music and vocals and animates the performer. Results can vary, so listen before you share it.

Can I put my kids in the video?

No. Don't upload photos of anyone under 18. Star a grown-up or the family dog instead, and write the verse about the kids' table.