PIANUMERO
Easy piano · 7 keys

Bingo

English and American children's song · 26 s · 37 notes · public domain
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There was a farmer had a dog,

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Bingo piano notes: G C C G G A A G · G C C D D E C · E E F F F …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

1GThere4Cwas4Ca1Gfar1Gmer2Ahad2Aa1Gdog,
1Gand4CBin4Cgo5Dwas5Dhis6Ename4C-o.
6EB6E-I7F-N7F-G7F-O!
5DB5D-I6E-N6E-G6E-O!
4CB4C-I5D-N5D-G5D-O!
4CAnd3BBin1Ggo2Awas3Bhis4Cname4C-o.

How to play Bingo on the piano

A traditional English and American children's song from the 18th century about a farmer's dog. In the next verses, one letter of B-I-N-G-O at a time is replaced by a clap.

This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 37 notes, about 26 seconds at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in English.

  1. Find key 1: G4 (above middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1GG4above middle C
2AA4above middle C
3BB4above middle C
4CC5above middle C
5DD5above middle C
6EE5above middle C
7FF5above middle C

Bingo in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C C G G A A G
There was a farmer had a dog,

G C C D D E C
and Bingo was his name-o.

E E F F F
B-I-N-G-O!

D D E E E
B-I-N-G-O!

C C D D D
B-I-N-G-O!

C B G A B C C
And Bingo was his name-o.

Questions

How many keys do I need for Bingo?

7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E, 7 = F.

What are the first notes of Bingo?

In numbers: 1 4 4 1 1 2 2 1. In letter notes: G C C G G A A G.

Is Bingo free to play and share?

Yes. Bingo is in the public domain (English and American children's song). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–7 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 26 seconds at 120 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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