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(Bb)Come,
they told me, pa rum pa pum pum,
a new born king to see; pa rum pa pum pum.
Our fin est gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum,
to set be (Bb)fore the King, pa (Eb)rum pa pum pum, (Bb)rum pa pum pum, (F)rum pa pum pum,
(Bb)so
to hon or Him, pa rum pa pum pum,
when we come.
(Bb)Lit
tle ba by, pa rum pa pum pum,
I am a poor boy, too; pa rum pa pum pum.
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pa pum pum,
that’s fit to (Bb)give a king, pa (Eb)rum pa pum pum, (Bb)rum pa pum pum, (F)rum pa pum pum.
(Bb)Shall
I play for you, pa rum pa pum pum,
on my drum?
(Bb)Then
He nod ded, pa rum pa pum pum.
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pa pum pum.
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pa pum pum.
I played my (Bb)best for Him, pa (Eb)rum pa pum pum, (Bb)rum pa pum pum, (F)rum pa pum pum.
(Bb)Shall
I play for you, pa rum pa pum pum,
on my drum?
(Bb)Then,
He smiled at me, pa rum pa pum pum,
me and my drum, (me and my drum,) me and my drum, (me and my drum,) me and my drum,
me and my drum.
Little Drummer Boy — Simple Sheet Music
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"Little Drummer Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Little Drummer Boy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Little Drummer Boy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Little Drummer Boy" by Bob Seger played in?
- Little Drummer Boy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Drummer Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Drummer Boy" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Little Drummer Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Drummer Boy"?
- "Little Drummer Boy" was originally performed by Bob Seger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Drummer Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bob Seger can I play here?
- Try "LIKE A ROCK", "NIGHT MOVES", "THE FIRE INSIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Little Drummer Boy". Key of Bb, 104 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.