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(D)Come,
they told me, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum,
a new born King to see, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum.
Our fin est gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum,
to lay be fore the King, pa (D7)rum pum pum (G)pum, rum pum pum (D)pum, rum pum pum (A)pum.
(D)So
to hon or Him, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum,
(Em)when we (D)come.
(D)Lit
tle Ba by, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum,
I am a poor boy too, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum.
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum,
that’s fit to give the King, pa (D7)rum pum pum (G)pum, rum pum pum (D)pum, rum pum pum (A)pum.
(D)Shall
I play for You, pa (G)rum pum pum (D)pum,
(Em)on my (D)come.
(D)drum?
Shall I play
for you?
Shall I play
for You?
Mar y (Bm)looked at me and nod ded, and the ox and lamb kept time.
Oh, I played my drum for Him.
Oh, I played my best for Christ.
I played my best for Christ.
Then
He smiled at me.
The Little Drummer Boy — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Little Drummer Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Little Drummer Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Little Drummer Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Little Drummer Boy" is in D.
- What key is "The Little Drummer Boy" by MercyMe played in?
- The Little Drummer Boy is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Little Drummer Boy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- "The Little Drummer Boy" was originally performed by MercyMe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, D, D7, Dsus2, Dsus4, Em, G.
- What other songs by MercyMe can I play here?
- Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Little Drummer Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Little Drummer Boy" is in the key of D at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.