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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So to honor Him
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When we come.

Little Baby,
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I am a poor boy too;
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I have no gift to bring
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That's fit to give our King.
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Shall I play for You
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On my drum?

Mary nodded;
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The ox and lamb 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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Then He smiled at me,
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Me and my drum.