# Pin Pon

"Pin Pon" is a Spanish-language children's song about a cardboard doll who keeps himself clean — washing his face with soap and water — used to teach little ones good habits; it was made famous by a 1960s Chilean TV character.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Sung in | Spanish |
| Words by | Traditional |
| First known | traditional; popularised on Chilean TV from 1968 |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | playful, traditional |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/pin-pon/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (es)

Pin Pon es un muñeco
muy guapo y de cartón, de cartón.
Se lava la carita
con agua y con jabón, con jabón.

### English translation (en)

Pin Pon is a doll,
very handsome and made of cardboard, of cardboard.
He washes his little face
with water and with soap, with soap.

## Common questions

**What is "Pin Pon" about?**

Good habits, made friendly. Pin Pon is a handsome doll made of cardboard who washes his little face with soap and water; further verses have him comb his hair, and go to bed on time. The song gently teaches small children to keep clean and tidy, using the doll as a model to copy.

**Where does "Pin Pon" come from?**

It is a traditional Spanish-language children's song of uncertain origin, long used by nursery teachers. It became hugely popular through a Chilean children's television character, Pin Pon, played by the actor Jorge Guerra, which ran from 1968.

**Is the "dark origin" story true?**

No — or at least, there is no evidence for it. Stories circulate online claiming the song was written about a dead child, but they trace back to an unsourced video and are best treated as an internet legend, not history.

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (Spanish) — Pin Pon](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_Pon)