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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Little Drummer Boy" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “The Little Drummer Boy”

What key is "The Little Drummer Boy" by Jennifer and Mike Watts played in?
The Little Drummer Boy is arranged in the key of G 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 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Little Drummer Boy" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Jennifer and Mike Watts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jennifer and Mike Watts can I play here?
Try "I'll Be Home For Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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