“Little Drummer Boy” is a well known Christmas song that tells the story of a young boy who plays his drum for baby Jesus as a gift. Pentatonix, the famous a cappella group, released their version of this classic in 2013. Their version became popular because of their amazing vocal harmonies and unique style, which brought new life to the traditional song. By focusing on their voices alone, without instruments, Pentatonix made the song stand out from other versions, showing their vocal talent and creative arrangement.
The song’s story is simple but meaningful. It talks about a poor boy who doesn’t have money or fancy gifts to give to the newborn Jesus, so he plays his drum as a humble offering. The message of the song is about giving from the heart, even if you don’t have much. This powerful idea of kindness and love is what makes “Little Drummer Boy” special, and Pentatonix’s version really highlights this through their expressive singing.
The music video for Pentatonix’s “Little Drummer Boy” adds to the magic of the song. In the video, the group performs in a desert-like setting with striking visuals that match the mood of the song. Their performance is simple but powerful, focusing on their voices and the emotion of the song’s message.
Video: Little Drummer Boy by Pentatonix
Little Drummer Boy Lyrics by Pentatonix
[Avi:]
Come they told me
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Scott:]
A newborn King to see
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Mitch:]
Our finest gifts we bring
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Kirstie:]
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
[All x4:]
Pum-pum-pum-pum
Pa-rum-pum-pum
[Scott:]
Little baby
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I am a poor boy too
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Mitch & Kirstie:]
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
[Kevin:]
Shall I play for you
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Avi & Scott:]
Mary nodded
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
The ox and lamb kept time
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
[Scott & Mitch]
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
[Kirstie, Scott & Mitch:]
Then He smiled at me
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Me and my drum
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
[Kristie:]
Come they told me
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A newborn King to see
Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Rum-pum-pum-pum
