Der Kleine Trommler Lyrics in English Wincent Weiss

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Der Kleine Trommler by Wincent Weiss from German to English.

Through the silent night ta ram tam tam tam

There went a little boy ram tam tam tam

Held his toy drum in his hand

Wanted to go to the stable where the crib stood

Ram tam tam tam, ram tam tam tam

And the drum sounded ta ram tam tam tam

Through the land

Dear Christ child ta ram tam tam tam

I am just a poor boy ram tam tam tam

Where many kings stand with gifts

Maybe they won't let me to you at all

I have no gold, I have no money

Can only drum for you ram tam tam tam

If you like it

And from heaven high ta ram tam tam tam

A star came down ta ram tam tam tam

It led him along the quiet streets

And his little drum sounded and sang

Ram tam tam tam, ram tam tam tam

For the salvation of the world ta ram tam tam tam

Christ came

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SONG MEANING

Picture a silent, starlit Christmas Eve: a small boy taps his toy drum while following a bright star through quiet streets. He reaches the humble stable where baby Jesus lies, surrounded by majestic kings with glittering gifts. The boy worries he will not be welcome—after all, he has no gold, no silver, only the rhythm in his hands. Yet, with every “ta ram tam tam,” he offers the one treasure he does have: his heartfelt music.

Wincent Weiss’s “Der Kleine Trommler” celebrates the idea that the greatest gift is sincerity, not wealth. The drumbeat becomes a symbol of pure devotion, showing listeners that even the simplest act, when given with love, can resonate louder than royal riches. It is a warm reminder that what matters most is the spirit behind the offering, turning a child’s modest percussion into a song of hope for the entire world.

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Wincent Weiss Der Kleine Trommler Lyrics