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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Little Drummer Boy" by Bob Seger in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Little Drummer Boy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Little Drummer Boy" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 104 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Little Drummer Boy"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Little Drummer Boy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Little Drummer Boy"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Little Drummer Boy" is in the key of Bb at 104 BPM.