Bingo
Sharon Lois & Bram Lyrics


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Farmer Brown he 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!

Farmer Brown he 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!

Farmer Brown he had a dog
And Bingo was his name-O
*-*-N-G-O! *-*-N-G-O! *-*-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-O!

Farmer Brown he had a dog
And Bingo was his name-O
*-*-*-G-O! *-*-*-G-O! *-*-*-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-O!

Farmer Brown he had a dog
And Bingo was his name-O
*-*-*-*-O! *-*-*-*-O! *-*-*-*-O!
And Bingo was his name-O!

Farmer Brown he had a dog
And Bingo was his name-O
*-*-*-*-*! *-*-*-*-*! *-*-*-*-*!
And Bingo was his name-O!

Farmer Brown he 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!!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Bingo" by Sharon Lois & Bram is a classic English children's song that involves the story of Farmer Brown and his dog Bingo. The lyrics to the song repeat the name "Bingo" numerous times while spelling out each letter of the name. It starts off with the first verse stating that Farmer Brown had a dog and the dog's name was Bingo. Farmer Brown and Bingo are the main characters of the song, with Bingo getting most of the attention. Bingo's name is spelled out letter by letter in the song, with each repetition removing one vowel until the fifth verse where only the consonants remain.


The song is simple in its structure but its repetitive nature and catchy tune make it a popular song among children. It’s often used early on in music classrooms because of its repetitiveness, which makes it easy for young children to sing along to, and helps with spelling. The song also helps with the development of hand-eye coordination as kids clap along to the rhythm of the song.

It is interesting to note that the origins of the song "Bingo" are unclear. Some historians suggest that it might have originated as a way of teaching children how to spell, while others suggest that it might have been a song for adults. Over the years, the song has been adapted to different languages and cultures, proving its universal appeal.


Line by Line Meaning

Farmer Brown he had a dog
This song is about Farmer Brown and his dog.


And Bingo was his name-O
Bingo is the name of Farmer Brown's dog and the song's subject.


B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O!
This line spells out the name of the dog, Bingo, using the popular children's spelling game.


And Bingo was his name-O!
The chorus repeats the name of the dog and emphasizes its importance to the song.




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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