Lyrics of I want a hippopotamus

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