Origin: The song “Bingo” dates back to at least 1780, with early versions titled “The Farmer’s Dog Leapt o’er the Stile”
Purpose: Originally a folk song, “Bingo” has evolved into a popular children’s rhyme used to teach spelling and rhythm through interactive clapping sequences.
Watch your little ones light up with joy as they sing along and spell out B-I-N-G-O. Perfect for fun learning, this song keeps kids entertained while reinforcing early literacy skills.
Bingo Song Lyrics
There was a farmer who 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 who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(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 exact author is unknown; it’s a traditional folk song first published in 1780.
The clapping replaces letters in each verse, helping children learn spelling and rhythm.
Yes, it’s widely used in schools and daycares to teach spelling and coordination.