The Little Drummer Boy

by Jennifer and Mike Watts
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Lyrics

Come,

they told me, pa rum pum pum pum,

our new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum.

Our fin est gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum,

to lay be fore the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Ba by Je su, pa rum pum pum pum,

I am a poor boy, too, pa rum pum pum pum.

I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum,

that’s fit to give our King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum.

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum.

on my drum?

The Little Drummer Boy by Jennifer and Mike Watts

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 104 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Little Drummer Boy”

What key is "The Little Drummer Boy" in?
"The Little Drummer Boy" by Jennifer and Mike Watts is in the key of G with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "The Little Drummer Boy" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Little Drummer Boy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Little Drummer Boy" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Jennifer and Mike Watts can I play here?
Try "I'll Be Home For Christmas". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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