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The Little Drummer Boy

The Harry Simeone Chorale

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Little Drummer Boy by The Harry Simeone Chorale

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Religious / Spiritual Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
(G#5Vrum, Vrum, Vrum, Vrum)

Verse 1
Come They Told Me, Pa C#5Rum Pa Pum PG#5um
Our Newborn King To See, Pa C#5Rum Pa Pum PG#5um  D#5​

Our Finest Gifts We Bring, Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum
To Lay BeG#5fore The King, Pa RC#5um Pa Pum Pum,
G#5Rum Pa Pum Pum, RD#5um Pa Pum Pum,
G#5So To Honor Him, Pa RC#5um Pa Pum PG#5um,
D#5When We CG#5ome (Rum Pum Rum Pum Pum Rum Pum Pum)

Verse 2
G#5Baby Gesù, Pa RC#5um Pa Pum PG#5um
I Am A Poor Boy Too, Pa C#5Rum Pa Pum PuG#5m   D#5​

I Have No Gift To Bring, Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum
That’s Fit To G#5Give Our King, Pa RC#5um Pa Pum Pum,
G#5Rum Pa Pum Pum, RD#5um Pa Pum Pum,
G#5Shall I Play For You, Pa C#5Rum Pa Pum PG#5um,
D#5On My DG#5rum

Verse 3
G#Mary Nodded, Pa RC#um Pa Pum PuG#m
The Ox And Lamb Kept Time, Pa C#Rum Pa Pum PG#um D#​

I Played My Drum For Him, Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum
I Played My G#Best For Him, Pa RC#um Pa Pum Pum
G#Rum Pa Pum Pum, RD#um Pa Pum Pum
G#5Then He Smiled At Me, Pa C#5Rum Pa Pum PG#5um

Outro
D#5Me And My DrG#5um (Rum Pum Pum Rum Pum

Pum Rum Pum Rum Pum Rum)
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Little Drummer Boy?

The chords for The Little Drummer Boy are: G#5, C#5, D#5, G#, C#, D#

What is the original key of The Little Drummer Boy?

The original key is G#5.

What is the difficulty of playing The Little Drummer Boy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Little Drummer Boy in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Little Drummer Boy be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Little Drummer Boy on ukulele?

Chord The Little Drummer Boy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Little Drummer Boy?

The Little Drummer Boy uses 6 chords: G#5, C#5, D#5, G#, C#, D#

What is the easiest way to play The Little Drummer Boy?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Little Drummer Boy released in?

The Little Drummer Boy was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Little Drummer Boy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Little Drummer Boy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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