The Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy, also known as Carol of the Drum, is a popular Christmas song written by pianist Katherine K. Davis in It was popularised by the version of the Harry Simeone Chorale and has been adapted many times The lyrics tell of a poor young boy who, unable to afford a gift for the infant Jesus, plays his drum for the newborn with the Virgin Mary s approval. The newborn seems to understand and smiles at the boy in gratitude.