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13 Sep 03 - 02:02 PM (#1018198) Subject: Little Drummer Boy From: GUEST,Boab NOT "RUP-A-PUM PUM"! Just to save an avalanche of Christmas cheer from falling on me----. I am searching for lyrics to a song which I presume was written in the first half of the twentieth century. The opening lines go --
Dressed up in your little soldier's clothes; Little drummer boy, climb on your Daddy's knee, Rest your weary head in sweet repose." |
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14 Sep 04 - 02:39 AM (#1271777) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Little Dummer Boy From: GUEST,Boab Does anyone know the lyrics of yet ANOTHER "Little Drummer Boy" --a song which I am guessing originates from "between the wars" around the early thirties. Some of the lyrics are as follows--
Dressed up in your little soldier's clothes; Little drummer boy, climb on your Daddy's knee, Rest your weary head in sweet repose. Reveille will sound in the morning, "lights out" has sounded long ago," |
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14 Sep 04 - 11:48 PM (#1272022) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Little Dummer Boy From: Q (Frank Staplin) "Little Drummer Boy's March" (no words) was published in 1864. Hard to find songs on this subject because google is overwhelmed by entries about the (purported) carol. Boab, I remember it, too. American Memory has several, including "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Will Hays, 1865, commemorating one of the little drummer boys who died with the troops during the Civil War. The "Drummer Boy's Farewell," and "For the Dear Old Flag I'll Die," 1862 by Stephen C. Foster, "The Death of Ellsworth" by Murphy and the "Drummer Boy of Vicksburg" by De Geer were others about dying drummer boys. "The Drummer Boy of Waterloo" told of an earlier boy who died in battle. |
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18 Nov 04 - 04:51 PM (#1331517) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Little Dummer Boy From: Brakn Did anyone find that OTHER "Little Drummer Boy" that Boab mentioned a while back? |
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01 Dec 04 - 08:48 AM (#1344259) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Little Dummer Boy From: GUEST,mauriceheaphy34@hotmail.com HI i am looking for an old Vinyl record if one exists of the song, LITTLE DRUMMER BOY. Not the Christmas Carol but one with the words, Little Drummer Boy your'e all the world to me, Dressed up in your little soldiers clothes, Little Drummer Boy climb on your Daddy's knee, Rest your weary head in sweet repose. Reveille will sound in the morning lights out has sounded long ago. If anyone knows of where i can purchase this record by the original artist if possible please. Please contact. mauriceheaphy34@hotmail.com Thank you. |
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23 Feb 07 - 02:44 PM (#1977221) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Dummer Boy / Carol of the Drum From: GUEST,Leonard Hi Boab, This is the number you are referring to :- The day is ending little drummer boy, Lights out was sounded long ago, So close your eyes my little drummer boy, And say goodnight to all your friends and foes. Reveille will sound in the morning, And once more on parade you will go,.... and there I'm afraid, my memory fails me for the last couplet. I have searched for ever on the net to find it, to no avail. :( |
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22 Apr 07 - 03:26 PM (#2032775) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Dummer Boy / Carol of the Drum From: GUEST,Audrey My dad used to sing this to me when I was a little girl. I'd love to get a copy of it too. The last bit, as far as I remember (or indeed if my dad, notorious for making words up, got it right) was: Reveille will sound int he morning Once more on parade you will go, So close your eyes, my Little Drummer Boy And dream of the ones that you love so |
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26 Dec 07 - 11:07 AM (#2222716) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: Jim Dixon I see that Mickey MacConnell (our own chordstrangler) recorded (and probably wrote) a song called THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY. He calls it "a twist to the story." It's on his album "Joined Up Writing." There are no lyrics or sound sample there, so I can't say for sure whether it's the one you want, but I doubt it. Anyway, it's different from the "pa-rum-pa-pum-pum" one, and it would be nice to have it documented at Mudcat. |
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26 Dec 07 - 09:18 PM (#2222983) Subject: Lyr Add: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (Mickey MacConnell) From: Susanne (skw) Jim, the song Boab was after is definitely not Mickey MacConnell's. I thought I'd posted the lyrics on the forum before ... THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (Mickey MacConnell) I'm the minister for justice in a sad divided land Surrounded by rebellion, discontent on every hand You can see it in men's faces as they draw their weekly dole With their eyes as bleak as bullets and black murder in their soul So we'll have to blind the ferryman, break the piper's hands Lock up all those poets that the people understand There's a dangerous wind a-blowing through this sad divided land And it's time to kill the little drummer boy You see, the poets and the singers are like drummer boys of yore Who helped to raise the banners and lead foolish men to war Little boys in scarlet uniforms to keep the troops in step Up to the muzzles of the cannons on their one-way march to death So we'll have to blind the ferryman, break the piper's hands And lock up all those singers that the people understand There's a dangerous wind a-blowing through this sad divided land And it's time to kill the little drummer boy It doesn't matter who's in power at any given time If we want freedom and democracy we'll have to toe the line The poor are always with us, on that we're all agreed And the sooner they realise it then the happier they'll be So we'll have to blind the ferryman, break the piper's hands And lock up all those painters that the people understand There's a dangerous wind a-blowing through this sad divided land And it's time to kill the little drummer boy There were drummer boys in Chile, in El Salvador and France South Africa, the Philippines you can hear them sound 'advance' In Yugoslavia, in Ireland, behind the Berlin Wall You know those little drummer boys they would crucify us all So we'll have to blind the ferryman, break the piper's hands And lock up all those writers that the people understand There's a dangerous wind a-blowing through this sad divided land And it's time to kill the little drummer boy Yes I'm the minister for justice in this sad divided land Surrounded by rebellion, discontent on every hand So I'll have to bring in stricter laws, make sure they know it's wrong To force rebellion in poetry, in painting and in song So we'll have to blind the ferryman, break the piper's hands And lock up all those people that the people understand There's a dangerous wind a-blowing through this sad divided land And it's time to kill the little drummer boy (as sung by Iain MacKintosh) It can also be found on My Songbook with some notes. |
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27 Dec 07 - 05:41 PM (#2223407) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: Ythanside I'm sure that the version Boab is/was looking for was a lullaby recorded by Bing Crosby in the 1930s. It was a childhood favourite of my late brother, another Boab, and during the latter stages of his terminal illness around twenty years ago I spent quite some time on a fruitless search for a copy of the record or the sheet music. The only line of it that I can recall is 'so go to sleep my little drummer boy'. If anyone out there could come up with the complete issue I, too, should be most grateful. Cheers, Ythanside |
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06 Jul 08 - 07:36 AM (#2382256) Subject: Lyr Add: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY From: GUEST,Betty This is how I sing it to my grandchildren but I am not sure if it is right. Little Drummer boy, you're all the world to me, Dressed up in your little soldier's clothes; Little drummer boy, do climb upon my knee, And Rest your curly head in sweet repose. The day has ended little drummer boy, Lights out was sounded long ago, So close your eyes my little drummer boy, And say goodnight to all your friends and foes, Reveille will sound in the morning. Once more on parade you will go. So close your eyes my little drummer boy And say goodnight to those who love you so. |
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07 Jul 08 - 08:34 AM (#2382884) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Dummer Boy / Carol of the Drum From: Jim Dixon According to DustyMusic.com, the song that begins, "Little drummer boy you're all the world to me" is LITTLE DRUMMER BOY by Art Noel & Don Pelosi, 1938. |
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08 Jul 08 - 02:48 AM (#2383518) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: Big Al Whittle aw shucks..... |
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27 Oct 08 - 06:18 PM (#2477593) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST day is ending little druumer boy |
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30 Dec 08 - 06:32 AM (#2527260) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,Graham Lenegan I think a little of the song was done on a Dads Army episode, close your eyes my little Drummer Boy..etc.. I wish I could find a copy also. |
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31 Dec 08 - 10:45 AM (#2528288) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: Jim Dixon Click here to display the results of a Google search that will show you several vendors that are offering the sheet music for sale. |
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06 Aug 09 - 11:46 AM (#2694780) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,Gwynne Jones Hello everyone I can tell you the song was sung by Dorothy Squires who was a vocalist to Billy Reid and his accordian band.It was released on Regal Zonophone MR2730. It is now available on CD "Best of Dorothy Squires" EMI Gold ASIN number B0000CZ802. Also available on MP3 Download. |
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29 Nov 09 - 02:23 AM (#2775904) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,pma Thank you very much Gwynne what a pleasure to hear this my dad used to sing it |
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27 May 10 - 08:22 PM (#2915668) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST The one on Dads Army is a male singer, an Al Bowley type of voice. |
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27 May 10 - 08:27 PM (#2915671) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST Here it is available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Little-Drummer-Boy/dp/B000QP8TW0 Al Bowlly and the Jackdaws. |
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20 Mar 11 - 09:26 PM (#3117896) Subject: Lyr Add: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (Noel/Pelosi) From: Jim Dixon You can play or download this song at The Internet Archive. It's song #6 on that page. Here's my transcription: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY Words and music by Art Noel and Don Pelosi, ©1938. As sung by Gracie Fields 1. The day is ended, little drummer boy. Lights out was sounded long ago, So close your eyes, my little drummer boy, And dream of the ones that love you so. Reveille will sound in the morning. Once more on parade you will go, So close your eyes, my little drummer boy, And say goodnight to all your friends and foes. 2. Little drummer boy, you're all the world to me, Dressed up in your little soldier's clothes. Little drummer boy, just climb upon my knee, And rest your curly head in sweet repose. REPEAT 1 |
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06 May 12 - 02:18 PM (#3347514) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,John White I have also been looking for the musical score and words. as I remember it the words are: Little drummer boy you'r all the world to me dressed up in your little soldier clothes. Little drummer boy come climb upon my knee and rest your weary head in sweet repose Chorus The day is ended little drummer boy Lights out was sounded long ago So close your eyes my little drummer boy And dream of the ones which you love so. Reveille will sound in the morning Once more on parade you will go So close your eyes my little drummer boy And say goodnight to all your friends and foes Now the day'is through the sandma's on his way Bringing you a bag of golden dreams Little drummer boy Once again you'l play in a land of magic golden dreams Chorus If anyone has the music please send to me. I will pay all costs. john@lashies.co.za |
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08 May 12 - 10:43 AM (#3348222) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST Sorry some spelling mistakes above. Just an old codger trying to use a computer. John White |
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27 May 12 - 07:28 AM (#3356101) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST Did anyone find out if you can download this please. my father-in-law wants it to sing to my son. andreaevens20@yahoo.co.uk |
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27 May 12 - 08:09 AM (#3356113) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,Andrea Evans Hi I've found it instantly on tunes cost me £0.79 well happy hope this helps. |
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14 Oct 13 - 03:30 PM (#3566869) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST Hi Andrea, I have spent some time on the net looking for the sheet music. Please post web address where I can purchase. - John C Cape Town |
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14 Jun 14 - 04:01 PM (#3632986) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,John White Cape Town Hi All, Anyone found sheet music? Please post web address if you know where to find it. |
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10 Jan 16 - 08:26 PM (#3764432) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST My mum is 92 and knows some of the words to this song. Mary |
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15 Jan 17 - 09:10 PM (#3832879) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,Shirley My dad was in the Royal Regiment of Artillery and used to sing to me "Little drummer girl you're all the world to me, dressed up in your daddy's soldiers clothes, Little drummer girl just climb upon my knee and rest your weary head in sweet repose, The day has ended little drummer girl,lights out has sounded long ago, So close your eyes my little drummer girl and say goodnight to all your friends and foe. Revallie will sound in the morning, once more on parade you must go, So close your eyes my little drummer girl, and say goodnight to all your friends and foe. |
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25 Nov 18 - 06:55 PM (#3963305) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Drummer Boy (you're all the world) From: GUEST,debra marshall I have the sheet music for it!!!!!!!! very old but still usable!! email me at: debramarshall28@gmail.com |