Patapan - Traditional

Willie, take your little drum,
With your whistle, Robby, come!
When we hear the fife and drum,
Ture-lure-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan,
When we hear the fife and drum,
Christmas should be frolicsome.

Thus the men of olden days
Loved the King of Kings to praise;
When they hear the fife and drum,
Ture-lure-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan,
When they hear the fife and drum,
Sure our children won't be mum.

God and man are now become
More at one than fife and drum;
When you hear the fife and drum,
Ture-lure-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan,
When you hear the fife and drum,
Dance, and make the village hum.

Patapan lyrics are a joyful Burgundian carol that emphasizes the musical joy of the season. The song Patapan represents the sound of the drum while tu-re-lu-re-lu mimics the flute. It calls on the people to praise the King of Kings through their instruments and songs. By singing the Patapan lyrics participants embrace the festive and audible nature of Christmas worship recognizing that music�both simple and grand�is a natural and holy response to the good news of the Saviors arrival among us.