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Little Drummer Boy
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Rend Collective's rendition of "Little Drummer Boy," featuring We Are Messengers, is a joyful Christmas carol that tells the story of a poor boy who visits the newborn King Jesus. With no material gift to offer, he plays his drum as an act of worship, and the baby smiles in response. The song emphasizes that heartfelt devotion and humble offerings are precious to God, even when they seem small. It captures the spirit of Christmas by focusing on giving one's best to honor Christ, reminding listeners that sincere worship is more valuable than any earthly treasure.
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Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born 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
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor him
Pa rum pum pum pum
Here 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,
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
Rum pum pum pum
Then he smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
(Ooh-oh)
(Ooh-oh)
(Ooh-oh)
(Ooh-oh)
Rum pum pum pum