I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasGayla Peevey, recorded in 1953Lyrics and music by John Rox  I want a hippopotamus for ChristmasOnly a hippopotamus will doDon't want a doll, no dinky Tinker ToyI want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoyI want a hippopotamus for ChristmasI don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?He won't have to use our dirty chimney flueJust bring him through the front door,