Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

by David Bowie & Bing Crosby

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Lyrics

(Bb)And

they told me, pa ram pam pam pam,

a new born king to see, pa ram pam pam pam,

our fi nest (Bb)gifts we bring, pa ram pam pam (Eb)pam, ra pam pam (Bb)pam, ra pam pam (F)pam.

Peace on Earth,

can it be?

Years from now,

per haps we’ll see,

see the day

of glo ry,

see the day,

when (Bb)men

of good will

live in (F)peace,

live in peace

a (Bb)gain.

Peace on Earth,

can it be?

Ev ’ry child must be (Cm)made

a ware.

Ev ’ry child must be (Cm)made

to care,

care en ough for his (Bbm)fel

low man

to (Cdim)give all the love that he (F)can.

I pray my wish

will come true

for my child

and your child too.

He’ll see the day

of glo ry,

see the day

when (Bb)men

of good will

live in (F)peace,

live in peace

a (Bb)gain.

Peace on Earth,

can it be?

Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy by David Bowie & Bing Crosby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” by David Bowie & Bing Crosby in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.