About the song Little Drummer Boy
Boney M.’s rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” is a popular Christmas song that was released in 1981. It was included on their album “Christmas Album”. The song is a cover of the traditional Christmas carol written by Katherine K. Davis. [Image of Boney M. performing Little Drummer Boy]
Boney M.’s version of the song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and signature disco sound. The song is about a poor boy who brings his drum to honor the newborn Jesus Christ. The lyrics are simple but meaningful, and the song has become a popular Christmas tradition for many families.
The song’s popularity can be attributed to several factors, including:
- Boney M.’s distinctive sound and style
- The song’s catchy melody and upbeat tempo
- The song’s positive message of peace and goodwill
- The song’s inclusion on the popular “Christmas Album”
Boney M.’s version of “Little Drummer Boy” has been a staple of Christmas music for over 40 years and continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Little Drummer Boy Lyrics
Come they told mePa rum pum pum pumOur new born King to seePa rum pum pum pumOur finest gifts we bringPa rum pum pum pumTo lay before the KingPa rum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumSo to honor HimPa rum pum pum pumWhen we comeBaby JesusPa rum pum pum pumI am a poor boy tooPa rum pum pum pumI have no gift to bringPa rum pum pum pumThat’s fit to give our KingPa rum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumShall I play for youPa rum pum pum pumOn my drum?Mary noddedPa rum pum pum pumThe ox and lamb kept timePa rum pum pum pumI played my drum for HimPa rum pum pum pumI played my best for HimPa rum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumThen He smiled at mePa rum pum pum pumMe and my drumMary noddedPa rum pum pum pumThe ox and lamb kept timePa rum pum pum pumI played my drum for HimPa rum pum pum pumI played my best for HimPa rum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumRum pum pum pumThen He smiled at mePa rum pum pum pumMe and my drumMe and my drumMe and my drumMe and my drumMe and my drumMe and my drum