I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)

by John Rox
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Lyrics

I want a hip po pot a mus for Christ mas, a hip po pot a mus is all I want.

Don’t want a doll, no dink y tink er toy, I want a hip po pot a mus to play with and en joy.

I want a hip po pot a mus for Christ mas,

only a hip po pot a mus will do.

No croc o diles or rhi noc er oses.

I on ly like hip po pot a muses and hip po pot a mus es like me too.

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" by John Rox in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 108 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)”

Can I learn "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" with hands-separate practice in C at 108 BPM.
What key is "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" by John Rox played in?
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)"?
"I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" was originally performed by John Rox. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Rox can I play here?
Try "It's A Big Wide Wonderful World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" is in the key of C at 108 BPM.