I want a hippopotamus for Christmas A hippopotamus is all I want I don't want a dog, no 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 '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 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, no rinoceros All I want for Christmas is a hippopotamus And a hippopotamus wants me too