When was little drummer boy written

If you're of a certain age, you may have seen this version when it debuted. Although the "Little Drummer Boy" is often remembered for the lines that famously imitate a drum, a review of the song's lyrics reveal why it is indeed a Christmas carol. It is about the birth of Jesus Christ and the gifts presented to the newborn king on this momentous day.

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 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 Rum pum pum pum.

Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum. Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time 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. Want a music sample of the song? Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum, yeah!

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. Before it became world famous as the "Little Drummer Boy," the song was originally titled "Carol of the Drums" because of the repeating line "pa rum pum pum pum," which imitates the sound of a drum.

It's not certain who wrote the song, but the "Little Drummer Boy" is believed to have been written by Katherine K. Davis in It's not that I don't like the song, it's that I don't like some of the most commonly played versions of it.

I've always liked a couple of the less-common versions, and now that I know there are about more versions that I was aware of, maybe now I can find other ones I like. Glimmer Twin Fan. I must listen to the Bob Seger version then, thanks for mentioning it - and for your comment. Great hub about my all time favorite carol. Love the list of different artists that recorded it. One that was recently released was by Bob Seger.

Not a bad version either. Nice hub! Appreciate your votes. This is so well researched and so interesting - I admit I hadn't thought about it before. It is a carol I enjoy - the lyrics resound - I had no idea so many people had recorded it and all the history behind it.

Thank you for this. Voted up and interesting. The "Little Drummer Boy" has always been one of my favorite Christmas carols. The lyrics are so sweet and humbling. When I was a child, my mom would make me play it on the piano every time someone came to visit. I'm surprised I still enjoy it, but I do. Very good hub, you did a lot of good research here. Voted up and interesting!

Greeting Card Messages. Thank You. Get Well. Party Planning. Baby Showers. Mother's Day. Father's Day. New Years. Valentine's Day. Chinese New Year. 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. 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.

According to Wikipedia , this carol was initially named "Carol of the Drum" and was published by Davis based upon a traditional Czech song. Davis's interest was in producing material for amateur and girls' choirs. Her manuscript is set as a chorale, in which the tune is in the soprano melody with alto harmony, tenor and bass parts producing the "drum rhythm" and a keyboard accompaniment "for rehearsal only". It is headed "Czech Carol freely transcribed by K.