Bingo
Barney & Friends (Children's) Lyrics


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Once a farmer had a dog, and Bingo was his name oh!
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
and Bingo was his name oh.

Once a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh!
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
and Bingo was his name oh!

Once a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh!

(clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
(clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
and Bingo was his name oh!

once a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh!

(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
(clap-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
(clap-(clap)-(clap)-G-O

and Bingo was his name oh!

once a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh!

(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
and Bingo was his name oh!

once a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh!

(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)





and Bingo was.......his......name.......oh!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Bingo" by Barney & Friends is a fun children's song about a farmer's dog named Bingo. The song begins by introducing the dog and spelling out his name with each letter accompanied by a clap. The next few verses are a repetition of the same format, but with one letter of the dog's name removed and replaced with a clap, until the final verse when there are no letters left to replace.


The song is a fun and interactive way for children to learn the alphabet, counting, and spelling in a playful manner. The repetitive format of the song allows children to easily remember and participate in the song. The song also has a catchy tune that kids can easily sing along to.


Overall, "Bingo" is a classic children's song that has been enjoyed for generations. It has been featured in many different television shows and movies, and is still a popular song to sing in classrooms and at birthday parties.


Line by Line Meaning

Once a farmer had a dog, and Bingo was his name oh!
This song is about a farmer and his dog named Bingo.


B-I-N-G-O
The dog's name is spelled out, letter by letter.


and Bingo was his name oh.
The dog's name is Bingo.


(clap)-I-N-G-O
The first letter of the dog's name is 'B', and each time it is spelled out, a clap is added.


(clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
The second letter of the dog's name is 'I', and each time it is spelled out, two claps are added.


(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
The third letter of the dog's name is 'N', and each time it is spelled out, three claps are added.


(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
The fourth letter of the dog's name is 'G', and each time it is spelled out, four claps are added.


(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
The last letter of the dog's name is 'O', and each time it is spelled out, five claps are added.


and Bingo was.......his......name.......oh!!
The song ends with the confirmation that the dog's name is indeed Bingo.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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