Barbara Mattson

5 little turkeys standing by the door,

One waddled off, and then there were 4.

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said

No more turkeys standing by the door

4 little turkeys under a tree,

One waddled off , and then there were 3.

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said

No more turkeys under the tree

3 little turkeys going to the zoo,

One waddled off, and then there were 2.

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said

No more turkeys going to the zoo

2 little turkeys in the noon sun,

One waddled off, and then there was 1.

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said

No more turkeys in the noon sun

One little turkey standing by the hay,

Looked all around for someone to play

The doctor called and said you better run away

For soon will come along Thanksgiving day.