The Little Drummer Boy
The King's Singers 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 lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy are about a young boy who comes to see the newborn King of Peace. He is poor and does not have any material possessions to offer as gifts to the King. However, he has a drum which he can play as a tribute to the King. The boy asks Mary, Jesus' mother, for permission to play for the baby, and she nods. So, the boy plays his drum for Him and tries his best to honor the new King with his humble gift. The animals around them, the Ox and Lamb, keep time while the boy plays.


The song is about the beauty of simplicity and gratitude. It is about finding ways to show kindness, even when we don't have material possessions to offer. The boy in the song understands that the most valuable gift he can give is his time and talent. He plays his best for the King, and in return, the King acknowledges his efforts with a smile. The song reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to share our blessings with others, even if it's in small ways.


Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
Someone informed me with the sound of a drum


Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To see our newly born King


Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring our most exquisite presents


To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To offer in front of the King


Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The sound of a drum


So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To show respect to Him


When we come
At the time of our arrival


Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
A small infant


I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a destitute child


I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't have anything to offer


That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That is worthy enough for our King


Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The sound of a drum


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


on my drum?
With my percussion instrument


Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary accepted by nodding


The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The ox and the lamb were in synchrony with the drum


I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him


I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I gave my best performance for Him


Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The sound of a drum


Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
He beamed at me


Me and my drum
I and my drum




Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti

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Binchicken Alfredo

Come thy told me
Pa rum pum pum-pum
A 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

Baby Jesus
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



enos santosbezerra

Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born 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
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
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.



All comments from YouTube:

Logan Avery

It's insane how these 6 singers voices are so smooth and pure that at times it almost like I'm listening to trumpets or french horns with the ability to speak.

Ironic268

Growing up as a kid my Mum adored the Kings Singers and this song! She died today and I think it may be a fitting song for her final journey! (Even if it isn't christmas now)

chidiebere nnamani

rest in peace ma...I love Christmas, I love the The King's singers

Edmund Piquero

@The3Stooges q

Ironic268

@Paras Chaurasia sorry I've only just seen this but thank you!

Ironic268

@Justin Crawmer thank you! Though seeing how this year has gone maybe it was a blessing she went when she did.

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MrPoupard

It's easy to forget just how powerful and beautiful the unamplified human voice can be. Thank you for posting.

Martie Rollin

I've heard it said that the human voice is the most complicated, and most beautiful, instrument on Earth. I would agree!

Lucy Lucy

Bu 7
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Adan Miller

is another group calling The king s heralds,is a vocal quartet with amazing voices,you can check Holy manna,from King s heralds and tell me what you think.

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