I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles or rhinoceros
I only like hippopotamuses
(Verse 1)
All I want for Christmas
Is a hippopotamus
He's gotta have a lot of grit,
And green for Christmas
(Verse 2)
All I want for Christmas
Is a hippopotamus
I really want a hippopotamus
For my Christmas
(Chorus)