OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Featured In

Listen to In December by Robert Glasper
ALBUMIn DecemberRobert Glasper
Listen to R&B for the Holidays featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTR&B for the HolidaysHoliday
Listen to Jazz Christmas featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTJazz ChristmasHoliday
Listen to Holiday Piano featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTHoliday PianoHoliday
Listen to Robert Glasper Essentials featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTRobert Glasper EssentialsApple Music Jazz
Listen to Cozy Christmas featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTCozy ChristmasHoliday
Listen to Christmas Chill featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTChristmas ChillHoliday
Listen to Hanging Out featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTHanging OutApple Music
Listen to PJ Morton Essentials featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTPJ Morton EssentialsApple Music
Listen to Peace on Earth featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTPeace on EarthApple Music
Listen to On the Corner featuring Robert Glasper
PLAYLISTOn the CornerApple Music Jazz

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Keyboards
Jean Baylor
Jean Baylor
Background Vocals
Pastor John Gray
Pastor John Gray
Spoken Word
Marcus Baylor
Marcus Baylor
Drums
Burniss Travis II
Burniss Travis II
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Harry Simeone
Harry Simeone
Songwriter
Henry Onorati
Henry Onorati
Songwriter
Katherine Kennicott Davis
Katherine Kennicott Davis
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Producer
The Baylor Project
The Baylor Project
Vocal Producer
Andy Taub
Andy Taub
Recording Engineer
Qmillion
Qmillion
Mixing Engineer
Chris Athens
Chris Athens
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Come they told me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A new born King to see, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
To lay before the King, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
So to honor Him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
When we come
[Verse 2]
Little baby, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I have no gift to bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
That's fit to give the King, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
[Verse 3]
Shall I play for you, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
On my drum?
[Verse 4]
Come they told me
A new born King to see
And I had nothing, nothing, to give
But I want to come
Bring what I have
To lay, to lay, to lay, to lay
Before the King
[Verse 5]
Me and my drum, me and my drum
I, I came to honor Him
Me and my drum
[Verse 6]
That's all I have to give
I've given everything I have
I'll play, I'll play, I'll play, I'll play
[Verse 7]
I've given, given everything
Everything I have to give, oh, oh
And oh, that's all I have to give
All I have to give
Just me and my drum
[Verse 8]
I'll give you everything I have
I'll bring the best I have to give
And I lay before the King of Kings
That's the best I have to give
[Outro]
In the spirit of Christmas season, it is said
"For I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people
For unto you is born, this day in the city of David, a Savior, tis Christ the Lord
Glory to God in the highest and on Earth peace and goodwill towards men"
May we do our part since Heaven has done its part
May we treat each other with love, respect, honor, and dignity
And fight for peace instead of tearing each other to pieces
Merry Christmas
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine Kennicott Davis

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out