I want a hippopotamus for Christmas A hippopotamus is all i want I don't want a dog or rhinoceros All i want for Christmas is a hippopotamus And a hippopotamus wants me too I want a hippopotamus for Christmas A hippopotamus is all i want I don't want a dog cause dogs are such a fuss All i want for Christmas is a hippopotamus And a hippopotamus wants me too I can see me now on Christmas morning Creeping down the stairs Oh the joy and what surprise When I open up my eyes To see a hippo hero standing there I want a hippopotamus for Christmas A hippopotamus is all I want I don't want a dog or a rhinoceros All I want for Christmas is a hippopotamus And a hippopotamus wants me too