(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 Must did it be a get late there, work, how must did it be a get late there, work, how did it get there?
I ob vi don’t ous know.
ly.
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 ’fif ty by eight A no mi ny cro mous, bus, a a book ’fif ty by eight A no mi ny cro mous, bus, and a a hip ’fif ty po eight po mi ta cro mus bus in my pool.
A How hip did py it is get driv there, ing, a how hip did py it is get driv there, ing, a how drip did py it ol’ get hip there?
py, I don’t know.
A No, hip I’ve py not is read driv it, ing, a no, hip I’ve py not is read driv it, ing, I 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 throw ing in the a piss hip po in and 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 wear ing by a Hie ro snor ny mous kel in my pool.
How did it get there, how did it get there, how did it get there?
Sure beats me.
How Must did it be a get late there, work, how must did it be a get late there, work, one of his late works, I ob vi don’t ous know.
ly.
There’s a Volks wa gen mi cro bus, a Volks wa gen mi cro bus, a Volks wa gen mi cro bus in my pool.
There’s A book ’fif ty by eight A no mi ny cro mous, bus, a a book ’fif ty by eight A no mi ny cro mous, bus, and a a hip ’fif ty po eight po mi ta cro mus bus in my pool.
A How hip did py it is get driv there, ing, a how hip did py it is get driv there, ing, a how drip did py it ol’ get hip there?
py, poor, poor guy.
A No, hip I’ve py not is read driv it, ing, a no, hip I’ve py not is read driv it, ing, I throw him a towel, here, go get dry.
(Bm)Some one must v’e been act ing real cute, some one wear ing a slim fit ty suit.
Some one must v’e thought, oh, what a laugh, tak throw ing in the a piss hip po in and then a gi raffe.
There is Ti ing tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus in my pool.
There is Ti ing tus An dro ni cus, Ti tus An dro ni cus, Bosch wear ing by a Hie ro snor ny mous kel in my pool.
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hippopotamus" by Sparks: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 136 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Hippopotamus”
- 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.
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