About Bingo#
Bingo is the song where a farmer’s dog gets his name spelled out, and each time through, one more letter drops away and a clap takes its place. It is simple, fun and cheery, and it is a traditional children’s song with no known author.
On the 12-hole ocarina the tune stays low and compact, from C up to A#. That A# is the only sharp, and nothing here needs a sub-hole or a thumb hole. With the verses written out and the words under the notes, it is easy to follow the shrinking spelling as you play. Since an ocarina player cannot clap, leave a short rest in place of each missing letter.
Bingo Lyrics#
There was a farmer had a dog
and Bingo was his name Oh
B I N G O, B I N G O
B I N G O, and Bingo was his name
Bingo Ocarina Tab#
| CThere | FWas | FA | CFar- | Cmer | DHad | DA | CDog | ||||
| CAnd | FBin- | Fgo | GWas | GHis | AName | FOh | |||||
| AB | AI | A#N | A#G | A#O | GB | GI | AN | AG | AO | ||
| FB | FI | GN | GG | GO | Fand | EBin- | Cgo | DWas | EHis | FName |