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 i want a hippopotamus for christmas a hippopotamus is all i want i don't want 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 and because i looked surprised when i open up my eyes i 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 rhinoceros all i want for christmas is a hippopotamus and a hippopotamus wants me too