The Little Drummer Boy
Whitney Houston · One Wish: The Holiday Album
Whitney: Sing baby
Bobbi Kristina: Our newborn King to see, pa rum pa pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum,
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum,
So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum,
When we come
Whitney: That's my baby, oh
Baby Yeshua, pa rum pa pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pa pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pa pum pum
That's fit to give a King, pa rum pa pum pum,
rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa rum pa pum pum,
On my drum? Yeah, c'mon.
Oh I wanna play
Ooh pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa, pa rum pa, pum pum
Yeah pa rum pa pum pum
Playing on my drum (playing on my drum)
Ooh pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa, pa rum pa, pum pum
Yeah pa rum pa pum pum
Playing on my drum
Mary nodded, pa rum pa pum pum
(Yes she did oh, Mary nodded)
The ox (the ox) and lamb kept time, pa rum pa pum pum
Pa rum pa pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pa pum pum
(Pa rum pa pum pum)
I played my best for Him, pa rum pa pum pum
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum, oh
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pa pum pum
Bobbi Kristina: Me and my drum
Whitney: Ooh yeah, me and my
Bobbi Kristina: Me and my drum
Whitney: Pa rum pum, pa rum pum
My drum, drum, drum, drum
Mary nodded, pa rum pa pum pum
Me and my drum
Then he smiled at me, he smiled at me
Bobbi Kristina: Pa rum pa pum pum
Whitney: On, on my, on my, on my drum yeah
Na na na na na na
Me and my, me and my, me and my drum, drum, drum yeah
Oh hey yeah
Playing for Yeshua, playing for Yeshua
Bobbi Kristina: Pa rum pa pum pum
Whitney: Playing my drum
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa pum pum, oh ma ma ma
Bobbi Kristina: (Giggles)
Whitney: Playing on my drum, playing on my drum
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa, pa rum pa
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa, pa rum pa
Oh oh Lord
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pa, pa rum pa
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pum, pa rum pum
Pa rum pa pum pum, pa rum pum, pa rum pum
Pa rum pa pum pum
The Little Drummer Boy - Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's rendition of 'The Little Drummer Boy' stands as a defining moment in holiday music history, showcasing her unparalleled vocal prowess within the genre of traditional Christmas carols. Recorded for the 'One Wish: The Holiday Album,' the track exemplifies her ability to blend classical technique with soulful expression, delivering a performance that has become a staple in global celebrations. The song highlights her capacity to convey deep emotion and narrative depth, transforming a familiar folk tradition into a powerful personal statement. As part of her extensive discography, this recording reinforces her status as a cultural icon whose voice continues to inspire generations of musicians and listeners alike through its timeless melody and profound delivery.