Bingo
Dora the Explorer Lyrics


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There was a farmer who had a dog and bingo was his name oh!
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name oh

There was a farmer who 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!

Ther was a farmer who 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!

And Bingo was his name oh!
There was a farmer who 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!

There was a farmer who 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!

There was a farmer who 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 Dora the Explorer's song Bingo are about a farmer who owned a dog named Bingo. The song starts with the farmer declaring that he has a dog named Bingo. The chorus repeats the phrase "B-I-N-G-O," spelling out the dog's name, with each letter getting its own clapping sound. As the song progresses, the clapping sound replaces letters until the final chorus, which consists only of clapping.


The song is an interactive game that encourages children to spell out the letters of the dog's name through clapping. It is a fun and simple way to educate children about spelling while also giving them a catchy tune to enjoy. The repetition of the chorus helps to reinforce the spelling of the name "Bingo" in the minds of the children listening.


Interestingly, the origin of the song is somewhat unclear, as its roots have been traced back to different countries and cultures. The song has been sung in England since the 18th century and was also popular in the United States during the 19th century. It has been used as a learning tool for decades and has been an educational staple in many preschool classrooms.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a farmer who had a dog and bingo was his name oh!
This song is about a farmer who owned a dog named Bingo.


B-I-N-G-O
The word 'Bingo' is spelled out in letters.


And Bingo was his name oh
Each repetition of the song ends with this line, reaffirming that the dog's name was Bingo.


(Clap)-I-N-G-O
The first letter of the dog's name is removed and replaced with a clap.


(Clap)-(clap)-N-G-O
The second letter of the dog's name is removed and replaced with two claps.


(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O
The third letter of the dog's name is removed and replaced with three claps.


(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O
The fourth letter of the dog's name is removed and replaced with four claps.


(Clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)
The final repetition of the song replaces the entire name 'Bingo' with five claps.




Writer(s): YAKOBIAN DAVID, TRADITIONAL

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