The Little Drummer Boy
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F
Come they told me pa rum pum pum pum
Our new born king to see pa rum pum pum pum
C
Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pum pum pum
F7 Bb F C
To lay before the king pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum
F C7 F
So to honor him pa rum pum pum pum when we come
F
Little baby pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too pa rum pum pum pum
C
I have no gifts to bring pa rum pum pum pum
F7 Bb F C
Thats fit to give our king pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum
F C7 F
Shall i play for you pa rum pum pum pum on my drum
F
Mary nodded pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time pa rum pum pum pum
C
I played my drum for him pa rum pum pum pum
F7 Bb F C
I played my best for him pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum
F C7 F7
Then he smiled at me pa rum pum pum pum 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 F. 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.