The Little Drummer Boy
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?

Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum





Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum

Overall Meaning

The Little Drummer Boy is a song that captures the essence of Christmas, with its powerful message of generosity, love, and giving. The song tells the story of a young boy who has nothing to offer the newborn King and decides to play his drum as a gift. He plays his heart out and mesmerizes everyone who listens to him, the animals next to the stable, Mary and Joseph, and the little baby Jesus. The lyrics beautifully and poetically convey a message of hope, faith, and the importance of offering what we can, whether it's a small or big gesture.


The song starts with "Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum," referring to the Wise Men summoned by the star of Bethlehem and urged to come and see the newborn King. They bring their finest gifts to offer to the King and lay them before him, to honor and pay respect. The second verse is when the little drummer boy enters the scene, admitting that he is poor and has nothing to contribute except his drumming. He offers to play his drum for the baby King, and Mary agrees. The final verse is the highlight of the song, where the drummer boy plays his drum with all his might, and it moves the baby Jesus, and he smiles at the young boy. It's a touching moment that symbolizes the power of simple acts done with love.


Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They instructed me to come with the beat of the drum


Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To visit the newborn King through the sound of the drum


Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We are bringing our best gifts while playing the drum


To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To present the gifts in front of the King with the drum sound


So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
Playing the drum is our way of showing Him respect


When we come
When we arrive to visit the King


Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
Addressing the Baby King with the drum sound


I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I also come from poverty, playing the drum


I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I have nothing except the sound of my drum to give


That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
But this drum sound is appropriate as a gift for our King


Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
May I play my drum for you?


on my drum?
Using my drum as an instrument to show my respect for the King


Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary acknowledged the sound of the drum


The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The animals also moved along with the beat of the drum


I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played the drum in front of Him to show my respect


I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I gave my best shot to impress the King with the sound of the drum


Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
The King adored my drum playing


Me and my drum
Both of us together, showing respect for the King




Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine Davis

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Anonymous


on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

Musical Interlude

You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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