Written by John Rox
D G i want a hippopotamus for christmas D G a hippopotamus is all i want Bm i don't want a dog or a rhinoceros F#m all i want for christmas is a hippopotamus G A D and a hippopotamus wants me too D G i want a hippopotamus for christmas D G a hippopotamus is all i want Bm i don't want a dog cuz dogs are such a fuss F#m all i want for christmas is a hippopotamus G A D and a hippopotamus wants me too Bm A i can see me now on christmas morning Am D creeping down the stairs C and because i looked surprised D when i open up my eyes C D i see a hippo hero standing there D G i want a hippopotamus for christmas D G a hippopotamus is all i want Bm i don't want a dog no rhinoceros F#m all i want for christmas is a hippopotamus G A D and a hippopotamus wants me too