Part 12 of Jack in the Green,

Also just outside of Hastings, there lived a little boy named Tommy. He was very poor and didn't have much, but he did have a little drum that he loved dearly. Every day, he would play his drum as he searched for leftovers in garbage cans and animal troughs to fill his hungry tummy. On the day of the parade, as Tommy was wandering through the village, he spotted a large barrel filled with ripe, juicy tomatoes. His curiosity got the best of him, and he just had to take a closer look. The barrel was so big that Tommy had to climb on top to see inside. As he peered into the barrel, Tommy lost his balance and slipped! With a loud splash, he fell right into the barrel of tomatoes. When he finally managed to climb out, he was completely covered in tomato juice, turning him bright red from head to toe. Tommy couldn't help but laugh at himself. He picked up his drum and started playing a cheerful tune as he walked back to the village. The villagers were still cheering on the parade when they saw Tommy, the little red drummer, marching through the streets. The sight of Tommy, all red and playing his drum, was so funny that the villagers couldn't stop laughing. They gathered around him, clapping and cheering. Some of them even started throwing coins to the little red drummer, finding his performance delightful. Tommy was overjoyed! He had never seen so much money in his life. With the coins he collected, he was able to buy himself some decent food and even shared some with other children in the village. From that day on, Tommy became known as the little red drummer who brought laughter and joy to the village. And every time he played his drum, the villagers would remember the funny sight of Tommy covered in tomatoes and smile.

Sing-a-long with the 'The Little Red Drummer Song':

(Verse 1)

Just outside of Hastings, lived a boy named Tommy,

He was very poor, but his drum made him jolly.

Every day he'd play, searching high and low,

For leftovers in garbage cans, to help his tummy grow.

(Chorus)

Little red drummer boy, marching through the town,

Covered in tomatoes, never wearing a frown.

Little red drummer boy, playing with delight,

Bringing joy and laughter, always looking bright.

(Verse 2)

On the day of the parade, Tommy wandered near,

He saw a barrel of tomatoes, juicy and clear.

Curiosity got him, he climbed up to peek,

But he slipped and fell in, with a splash and a squeak!

(Chorus)

Little red drummer boy, marching through the town,

Covered in tomatoes, never wearing a frown.

Little red drummer boy, playing with delight,

Bringing joy and laughter, such a funny sight.

(Bridge)

Tommy climbed out, all red from head to toe,

He laughed at himself, and started to go.

Playing his drum, with a cheerful tune,

The villagers saw him, and laughed all afternoon.

(Chorus)

Little red drummer boy, marching through the town,

Covered in tomatoes, never wearing a frown.

Little red drummer boy, playing with delight,

Bringing joy and laughter, always looking bright.

(Verse 3)

The villagers gathered, clapping with glee,

Throwing coins to Tommy, what a sight to see.

With the money he earned, he bought food to share,

With other children in the village, showing he cared.

(Chorus)

Little red drummer boy, marching through the town,

Covered in tomatoes, never wearing a frown.

Little red drummer boy, playing with delight,

Bringing joy and laughter, such a funny sight.

(Outro)

From that day on, Tommy was known,

As the little red drummer, who brought joy alone.

Every time he played, the villagers would smile,

Remembering the funny sight, that lasted for a while.

(Chorus)

Little red drummer boy, marching through the town,

Covered in tomatoes, never wearing a frown.

Little red drummer boy, playing with delight,

Bringing joy and laughter, such a funny sight

Story, music and lyrics by Patrick J. A. Knight PatrickJ. A. Knight©2025 A Gravity Production

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