I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas      - LM 243    (Ben Goldberg ) 

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*No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses

I only like hippopotamuses

Opener: 64 beats

CIR L

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

I don't think Santa Clause will mind, do you

A.L. / DAD

4 B £    LF / - Turn Ptr RT

A.L. / PR

Don't want no Doll, or dinky Tinker Toy

I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy.

Middle: 64 beats
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He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue

Just bring him through the front door, that's the easy...

Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but then

Teacher says the hippo is a vegetarian

CIR L

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you

A.L. / DAD

4 B £    LF / - Turn Ptr RT

A.L. / PR

Imagine my surprise when I open up my eyes

And find a Hippo hero standing there

Closer:

4 L CH / 4 L CH back

A.L. / DAD

4 B £    LF

Turn Ptr RT

A.L. / PR

No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses

I only like hippopotamuses

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And hippopotamuses like me, too!!