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Little Drummer Boy

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Chris Tomlin's rendition of 'The Little Drummer Boy' is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of a poor young boy who visits the newborn King Jesus. Having no expensive gift to offer, he humbly plays his drum for the baby, and Mary and the animals keep time. The song emphasizes that even a simple, heartfelt offering can honor Christ, and it culminates in the baby's smile of approval. It reflects the joy of giving one's best to God, regardless of material wealth.

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Come they told me

Pa rum pum pum pum

A newborn King to see

Pa rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring

Pa rum pum pum pum

To lay before the King

Pa rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum

So to honor Him

Pa rum pum pum pum

When we come

Little baby

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

Shall I play for You

Pa rum pum pum pum

On my drum

Mary nodded

Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him

Pa rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at me

Pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum

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