“Step Into Christmas” was released in 1973 and reached #1 on the Billboard Christmas Singles chart. During the instrumental break, Elton’s lyricist Bernie Taupin can be seen “hitting” the gongs (actually played by percussionist Ray Cooper), after which Elton holds up his beloved Watford Hornets Football Club membership card. Discover the very best from Elton John: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/Stream-BestOf Stream Step Into Christmas EP: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/SIC-Digi Watch more Elton videos: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WatchMore Subscribe to Elton channel: http://bit.ly/EltonYTSubscribe About Elton John: Welcome to the official Elton John channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and playlists to explore Elton’s musical legacy in-depth. Follow Elton John on... Facebook: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/facebookYT Twitter: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/twitterYT Instagram: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/instaYT Official Website: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/WebsiteOfficial Join the Rocket Club newsletter: https://EltonJohn.lnk.to/RocketClub Elton John - Step Into Christmas https://www.youtube.com/user/EltonJohn Lyrics Welcome to my Christmas song I'd like to thank you for the year So I'm sending you this Christmas card To say it's nice to have you here I'd like to sing about all the things Your eyes and mind can see So hop aboard the turntable Oh step into Christmas with me Step into Christmas Let's join together We can watch the snow fall forever and ever Eat, drink and be merry Come along with me Step into Christmas The admission's free Take care in all you do next year And keep smiling through the days If we can help to entertain you Oh we will find the ways So merry Christmas one and all There's no place I'd rather be Than asking you if you'd oblige Stepping into Christmas with me Step into Christmas Let's join together We can watch the snow fall forever and ever Eat, drink and be merry Come al