Bingo
Kids Lyrics


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There was a farmer, had a dog
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, had a dog
And Bingo was his name O
I-N-G-O
I-N-G-O
I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name O

There was a farmer, had a dog
And Bingo was his name O
N-G-O
N-G-O
N-G-O
And Bingo was his name O

There was a farmer, had a dog
And Bingo was his name O
G-O
G-O
G-O and Bingo was his name O

There was a farmer, had a dog
And Bingo was his name O
O, O, O
And Bingo was his name O

There was a farmer, had a dog




And Bingo was his name O
And Bingo was his name O

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Bingo" revolve around a farmer and his dog, named Bingo. The song is a popular children's nursery rhyme, featuring a simple and catchy tune that kids can easily remember and sing. The opening line of the song introduces the main character - a farmer and his dog. The repetition of "Bingo was his name O" after each verse emphasizes the importance of the dog to the farmer and the joy he brings to their lives.


The following verses consist of the letters of the dog's name, spelled out one by one, replacing the first letter with a clap in each repeated verse. This creates a rhythmic beat that encourages children to participate and sing along. The final verse repeats the dog's name three times, creating a satisfying conclusion to the song.


The song promotes memory and language development in young children by encouraging them to memorize the dog's name and learn the letters of the alphabet. It also emphasizes the importance of the bond between humans and animals, especially the connection between farmers and their farm animals.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a farmer, had a dog
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who owned a loyal dog


And Bingo was his name O
The name of the farmer's dog was Bingo


B-I-N-G-O
The letters to spell the dog's name Bingo are B-I-N-G-O


I-N-G-O
The first letter 'B' is replaced with 'I'


N-G-O
The letters 'B' and 'I' are replaced with 'N'


G-O
The letters 'B', 'I', and 'N' are replaced with 'G'


O, O, O
The final three lines only have the repeated letters 'O' to emphasize the dog's name


And Bingo was his name O
No matter how the letters are changed, the dog's name will always be Bingo




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Written by: Traditional

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