Other arrangements of Hippopotamus
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(CN.C.)There’s a hip po po ta mus, a hip po po ta mus, a hip po po ta mus in my pool.
A hip po po ta mus, a hip po po ta mus, a hip po po ta mus in my pool.
How did it get there, how did it get there, how did it get there?
I don’t know.
How did it get there, how did it get there, how did it get there?
I don’t know.
There’s a book by A no ny mous, a book by A no ny mous, a book by A no ny mous in my pool.
There’s a book by A no ny mous, a book by A no ny mous, and a hip po po ta mus in my pool.
How did it get there, how did it get there, how did it get there?
I don’t know.
No, I’ve not read it, no, I’ve not read it, when it dries out, I’ll have a go.
(Bm)Some one must v’e been fool ing a round, some one must v’e been act ing the clown.
Some one must v’e been tak ing the piss, tak ing the piss in act ing like this.
There’s a paint ing by Hie ro ny mous Bosch by Hie ro ny mous, Bosch by Hie ro ny mous in my pool.
There’s a paint ing by Hie ro ny mous, Bosch by Hie ro ny mous, Bosch by Hie ro ny mous in my pool.
Sure beats me.
Must be a late work, must be a late work, one of his late works, ob vi ous ly.
Volks wa gen mi cro bus, Volks wa gen mi cro bus, Volks wa gen mi cro bus
A ’fif ty eight mi cro bus, a ’fif ty eight mi cro bus, a ’fif ty eight mi cro bus
A hip py is driv ing, a hip py is driv ing, a drip py ol’ hip py, poor, poor guy.
A hip py is driv ing, a hip py is driv ing, I throw him a towel, here, go get dry.
act real cute,
wear ing a slim fit ty suit.
thought, oh, what a laugh, throw in a hip po and then a gi raffe.
There is Ti tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus
There is Ti tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus, wear ing a snor kel
Now he’s gone un der, now he’s gone un der, now he’s gone un der, wor ry not.
Ex cel lent swim mer, ex cel lent swim mer, look ing much trim mer than I’d thought.
There’s a wo man with an a ba cus, a wo man with an a ba cus, a wo man with an a ba cus, she looks Chi nese.
There’s a wo man with an a ba cus, a wo man with an a ba cus, a wo man with an a ba cus, she looks Chi nese.
Not that I’m pre ju diced, not that I’m pre ju diced, not that I’m pre ju diced, no, not me.
Not that I’m pre ju diced, not that I’m pre ju diced, not that I’m pre ju diced, that’s not me.
(CN.C.)Throw in a hip po, a lit tle Dutch art, An ac tor per form ing a Shake spea re an part.
Sum ma ry book and Ger man ic man, A sian la dy, is n’t it grand?
Yes, yes,
so grand.
Hippopotamus — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Hippopotamus" by Sparks as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 136 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Hippopotamus”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hippopotamus" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hippopotamus" by Sparks in?
- The backing track is in C at 136 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Hippopotamus" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Hippopotamus"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hippopotamus", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hippopotamus" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Hippopotamus"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hippopotamus"?
- "Hippopotamus" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Amateur Hour", "Beat The Clock", "Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hippopotamus" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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