This song is sung to the traditional B-I-N-G-O. As letters are left off on each verse, substitute a clap instead.

Lyrics:

Verse 1

I have a friend who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o. 

J-E- S-U-S

J-E-S-U-S

J-E-S-U-S

And Jesus is his name-o.

Verse 2

I have a friend who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o.

_-E-S-U-S

_-E-S-U-S

_-E-S-U-S

and Jesus is his name-o. 

Verse 3

I have a friend who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o. 

_-_-S-U-S

_-_-S-U-S

_-_-S-U-S

and Jesus is his name-o. 

Verse 4

I have a friend who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o. 

_-_-_-U-S

_-_-_-U-S

_-_-_-U-S

and Jesus is his name-o. 

Verse 5

I have a friend who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o.

_-_-_-_-S 

_-_-_-_-S 

_-_-_-_-S 

and Jesus is his name-o. 

Verse 6

I have a friend

who loves me so, and Jesus is his name-o. 

_-_-_-_-_ 

_-_-_-_-_ 

_-_-_-_-_ 

And Jesus is his name-o.

Notes:

• The “how to” videos on this website are made by volunteers to help you learn songs for teaching the Bible to children. These videos are intended to help teachers learn the songs. They are not meant to just be played as a performance for the children.
• Practice by singing along with the video until you feel confident enough to lead the song yourself with the children.
• Volunteers use traditional lyrics and tunes. Mission Bible Class does not claim to be the original composer or copyright holder.