I Want a hippopotamus for christmas
A Hippopotamus Is all I want
I don't want a dog, or a rinoceros
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 wanna a dog
Cuz 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
What a Joy of a surprise
When I open up my eyes
And 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 Rinoceros
All I want for christmas is a hippopotamus
And a hippopotamus wants me too