Who Put The Bomp

by Barry Mann

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I’d (F7)like to thank the (Bb)guy

who wrote the (Gm)song

that made my (Cm7)ba by fall in (F9)love with me.

(Bb)Who put the bomp in the (Gm)bomp ba bomp ba bomp?

(Eb)Who put the ram in the (F7)ram a lam a ding dong?

(Bb)Who put the bop in the (Gm)bop sh bop sh bop?

(Eb)Who put the dip in the (F7)dip di dip di dip?

(Bb)Who

was that (D7)man?

I’d (Eb)like to shake his (Edim7)hand.

He (Bb)made my (Gm)ba by (Cm)fall in (F7)love with (Bb)me.

Each (Bb)When my ba by (Gm)heard

(Eb)bomp, ba ba bomp, ba (F7)bom ba bomp bomp,

(Bb)ev ’ry word went (Gm)right in to her (Eb)heart.

And (Bb)when she heard them (Gm)sing ing

(Eb)ram a lam a (Edim7)lam a lam a (Eb7)ding dong,

she (Gm)said we’d (Cm)nev er (F7)have to (Bb)part.

(Bb)Who put the bomp in the (Gm)bomp ba bomp ba bomp?

(Eb)Who put the ram in the (F7)ram a lam a ding dong?

(Bb)Who put the bop in the (Gm)bop sh bop sh bop?

(Eb)Who put the dip in the (F7)dip di dip di dip?

(Bb)Who

was that (D7)man?

I’d (Eb)like to shake his (Edim7)hand.

He (Bb)made my (Gm)ba by (Cm)fall in (F7)love with (Bb)me.

Each (Bb)time that we’re a (Gm)lone,

(Eb)bomp, ba ba bomp, ba (F7)bom ba bomp bomp,

(Bb)sets my ba by’s (Gm)heart in all a (Eb)glow.

And (Bb)ev ’ry time we (Gm)dance to

(Eb)ram a lam a (Edim7)lam a lam a (Eb7)ding dong,

she (Gm)al ways (Cm)says she (F7)loves me (Bb)part.

(Bb)so.

Who Put The Bomp by Barry Mann — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Put The Bomp” by Barry Mann in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Who Put The Bomp" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Who Put The Bomp"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Who Put The Bomp" use?
Just 11 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D7, Eb, Eb7, Edim7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.