Come, they told me
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A newborn king to see
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Our finest gifts we bring
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To lay before the king
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Rum-pa-pum-pum
Rum-pa-pum-pum
So, to honor Him
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When we come
Baby Jesu
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I am a poor boy too
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I have no gifts to bring
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That's fit to give a king
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Rum-pa-pum-pum
Rum-pa-pum-pum
Shall I play for you
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On my drum?
Mary nodded
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The ox and lass kept time
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I played my drum for Him
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I played my best for Him
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Rum-pa-pum-pum
Rum-pa-pum-pum
Then, He smiled at me
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Me and my drum
Me and my drum