Bingo
Countdown Kids Lyrics
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And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
(Clap)-I-N-G-O
(Clap)-I-N-G-O
(Clap)-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
(Clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
(Clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
And Bingo was his name-o.
The song "Bingo" is a classic children's song, typically learned at a very young age or in classrooms or daycare centers. It is believed that the song originated in the early 19th century or before that as a traditional folk song. The song is about a farmer who has a dog named Bingo. Each verse of the song introduces a new way of spelling out the dog's name, using claps to represent each letter.
The first verse starts with the familiar B-I-N-G-O spelling of Bingo's name, with each letter being chanted before the final line of each verse, "And Bingo was his name-o." As the verses progress, more letters are replaced by claps, until the fifth verse when all of the letters are replaced by claps, showing the full name of Bingo being spelled out by claps.
The song is simple and repetitive, making it easy for young children to learn and sing along to. It is often used as a tool to teach children the letters of the alphabet, as it reinforces the recognition and pronunciation of each letter in a fun and engaging way.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a farmer who had a dog,
The song begins by introducing the main character, a farmer who owns a dog.
And Bingo was his name-o.
The dog's name is Bingo, and this will be the focus of the rest of the song.
B-I-N-G-O
The song begins a call-and-response pattern, spelling out the dog's name one letter at a time.
B-I-N-G-O
Each time the verse is repeated, another letter is replaced with a clap to create a rhythm.
B-I-N-G-O
This pattern continues until the entire name is spelled out using claps and letters.
And Bingo was his name-o.
The song ends by repeating the dog's name and reminding the listener who the song is about.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCOTT CLAUSEN, TRADITIONAL (WRITER UNKNOWN)
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