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Little Drummer Boy
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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TobyMac's rendition of the classic Christmas carol "Little Drummer Boy" tells the story of a poor boy who, having no gift for the newborn King, offers his drumming as a humble act of worship. The song emphasizes that heartfelt devotion matters more than material wealth, as the boy plays his best for Jesus and is rewarded with a smile. It captures the spirit of Christmas, focusing on giving from the heart and honoring Christ in simplicity.
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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, 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 the 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?
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, my drum, my drum...