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Little Drummer

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[Verse 1]
One Amfine summer's Gmorning both gallant and Amgay
AmTwenty-four ladies went Gout on the quay
A Amregiment of soldiers that Gdid passed them by
A Amdrummer and Eone of them Gsoon caught his Ameye
[Verse 2]
He wAment to his comrade and Gto him did saAmy
AmTwenty-four ladies I sGaw yesterday
And Amone of them ladies she hGas me heart won
And Amif she dEenies me than sGurely I'm doAmne
[Verse 3]
GAmo to this lady go teGll her your mAmind
AmTell her she's wounded your Gpoor heart inside
Go tAmell her she's wounded your pGoor heart full sore
And Amif she Edenies you what caGn she do mAmore
[Verse 4]
He wAment up to her and he sGaid pardon mAme
AmPardon me lady for makGing so free
Oh me fAmine honoured lady you hGave me heart won
And iAmf you deEny me than Gsurely I'm Amdone
[Verse 5]
Be Amoff little drummer now whGat do you meAman
For AmI'm the lords dauGghter from Ballykisteen
For AmI'm the lords daughter that's Ghonoured you see
Be oAmff little drEummer you're Gmaking too fAmree
[Verse 6]
He pAmut on his hat and he bGade her fareAmwell
Saying IAm'll send my soul down to hGeaven or hell
For wAmith this long pistol that Ghangs by my side
IAm'll put an eEnd to my oGwn dreary lAmife
[Verse 7]
Come Amback little drummer and doGn't take it ilAml
For AmI do not want to be Gguilty of sin
To be Amguilty of innocent bGlood for to spill
Come bAmack little dErummer I'm heGre at your wAmill
[Verse 8]
We'll hAmire a coach and to GBansha we'll gAmo
TAmhere we'll be married in sGpite of our foes
For wAmhat can be said when it's Gover and done
But AmI fell in lEove with the roGll of your drAmum

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Little Drummer

by Misc Computer Games

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[Verse 1]

Am G Am

One fine summer's morning both gallant and gay

Am G

Twenty-four ladies went out on the quay

Am G

A regiment of soldiers that did passed them by

Am E G Am

A drummer and one of them soon caught his eye

[Verse 2]

Am G Am

He went to his comrade and to him did say

Am G

Twenty-four ladies I saw yesterday

Am G

And one of them ladies she has me heart won

Am E G Am

And if she denies me than surely I'm done

[Verse 3]

Am G Am

Go to this lady go tell her your mind

Am G

Tell her she's wounded your poor heart inside

Am G

Go tell her she's wounded your poor heart full sore

Am E G Am

And if she denies you what can she do more

[Verse 4]

Am G Am

He went up to her and he said pardon me

Am G

Pardon me lady for making so free

Am G

Oh me fine honoured lady you have me heart won

Am E G Am

And if you deny me than surely I'm done

[Verse 5]

Am G Am

Be off little drummer now what do you mean

Am G

For I'm the lords daughter from Ballykisteen

Am G

For I'm the lords daughter that's honoured you see

Am E G Am

Be off little drummer you're making too free

[Verse 6]

Am G Am

He put on his hat and he bade her farewell

Am G

Saying I'll send my soul down to heaven or hell

Am G

For with this long pistol that hangs by my side

Am E G Am

I'll put an end to my own dreary life

[Verse 7]

Am G Am

Come back little drummer and don't take it ill

Am G

For I do not want to be guilty of sin

Am G

To be guilty of innocent blood for to spill

Am E G Am

Come back little drummer I'm here at your will

[Verse 8]

Am G Am

We'll hire a coach and to Bansha we'll go

Am G

There we'll be married in spite of our foes

Am G

For what can be said when it's over and done

Am E G Am

But I fell in love with the roll of your drum

About Little Drummer Chords by Misc Computer Games

Learn how to play Little Drummer by Misc Computer Games with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Little Drummer chords”, “Little Drummer guitar chords”, or “Misc Computer Games Little Drummer chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Little Drummer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Little Drummer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, A, E.

FAQ — Little Drummer by Misc Computer Games

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Can I transpose "Little Drummer" to a different key?

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Little Drummer" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Little Drummer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Little Drummer" by Misc Computer Games with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Misc Computer Games below.

What key is "Little Drummer" in?

The chords for "Little Drummer" show the original chord names (including Am, G, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.