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December

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[Verse]
FThe afternoon Amhas settled Clong and heavy oFn my shoulders
             Dm                G    F|  C  
The winter’s light feels different on my skin
It Dmdoesn't seDm/Cem to strike as fAmar below the sAm/Gurface so
I D/F#have to conclude that
shadow Fwon't let it inC  
shadow Fwon't let it inC  
shadow Fwon't let it inC  
[Chorus]
DmDecember…
You've always been a pGroblem child
December.C..  You run me down rAmight restless and wild
And I rememDmber when you usGed to be mine
C/GDecember-wAm7hoooooooooaaaaaaaEmaaaaaahF  
C/GDecember-wAm7hoooooooooaaaaaaaEmaaaaaahF  
[Verse 2]
FThe leaves are all Amstill changing, tChe weather here iFs mild and vacant
        Dm               G   F| C  
Winter's blooming on Los Angeles
DmThe artifiDm/Ccial cold was moAmre than I waAm/Gs hoping for
But D/F#not enough to consume
the darFkened state I'm Cin
the darFkened state I'm Cin
the darFkened state I'm Cin
[Chorus]
DmDecember…
You've always been a prGoblem child
December.C..  You run me down riAmght restless and wild
And I rememDmber when you usGed to be mine
C/GDecember-wAm7hoooooooooaaaaaaaEmaaaaaahF  
C/GDecember-wAm7hoooooooooaaaaaaaEmaaaaaahF  
[Bridge]
Distill a whoAmle yeGar doCwn inEmto a dFay
Act like we aAmll staGrt ovCer with a Empristine slFate
But to get yourseAmlf a new Glife you've Cgot to give thEme other one Dmaway
And I'm startDming to believe in the poGwer of a name
Cause it can'Dmt be a mistake if I just caGll it change
C/G   Am7    Em    F
[Outro]
       C/G                Am7              Em         Fx6
December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

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December

by Sara Bareilles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm/C

Am/G

D/F#

C/G

Am7

[Verse]

F Am C F

The afternoon has settled long and heavy on my shoulders

Dm G F C

The winter’s light feels different on my skin

Dm Dm/C Am Am/G

It doesn't seem to strike as far below the surface so

D/F#

I have to conclude that

F C

shadow won't let it in

F C

shadow won't let it in

F C

shadow won't let it in

[Chorus]

December…

You've always been a problem child

C Am

December... You run me down right restless and wild

Dm G

And I remember when you used to be mine

C/G Am7 Em F

December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

C/G Am7 Em F

December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[Verse 2]

F Am C F

The leaves are all still changing, the weather here is mild and vacant

Dm G F C

Winter's blooming on Los Angeles

Dm Dm/C Am Am/G

The artificial cold was more than I was hoping for

D/F#

But not enough to consume

F C

the darkened state I'm in

F C

the darkened state I'm in

F C

the darkened state I'm in

[Chorus]

December…

You've always been a problem child

C Am

December... You run me down right restless and wild

Dm G

And I remember when you used to be mine

C/G Am7 Em F

December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

C/G Am7 Em F

December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[Bridge]

Am G C Em F

Distill a whole year down into a day

Am G C Em F

Act like we all start over with a pristine slate

Am G C Em Dm

But to get yourself a new life you've got to give the other one away

Dm G

And I'm starting to believe in the power of a name

Dm G

Cause it can't be a mistake if I just call it change

C/G Am7 Em F

[Outro]

C/G Am7 Em F

December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah

About December Chords by Sara Bareilles

Learn how to play December by Sara Bareilles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “December chords”, “December guitar chords”, or “Sara Bareilles December chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy December chords and for experienced players who want accurate December lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Am, C, Dm, G, Dm/C.

FAQ — December by Sara Bareilles

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What key is "December" in?

The chords for "December" show the original chord names (including F, Am, C, Dm, G, Dm/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.