The Little Drummer Boy
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G
Come they told me, pa-rum pumpumpum
G
Our new born king to see, pa-rum pump pumpum
D
Our finest gifts we bring, pa-rum pumpumpum
D G7 C
To lay before the King, pa-rum pumpumpum
C G D
Rum pum rum pum, Rum pum rum pum
G
So I honor him, pa-rum pumpumpum
D7 G
When we come
G
Baby Jesus, pa-rum pum pumpum
G
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pumpumpum
D
I have no gift to bring, pa-rum pumpumpum
D G7 C
That fit to give a king, pa-rum pumpumpum
C G D
Rum pum rum pum, Rum pum rum pum
G
Shall I play for You, pa-rum pumpumpum
D7 G
On my drum
G
Mary nodded, pa-rum pumpumpum
G
The ox and lamb left time, pa-rum pumpumpum
D
I played my drum for him, pa-rum pumpumpum
D G7 C
I played my best for Him, pa-rum pumpumpum
C G D
Rum pum rum pum, Rum pum rum pum
G
Then he smiled at me, pa-rum pumpumpum
D7 G
Me and my drum
How to play The Little Drummer Boy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.