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Back To December

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[Intro]
| Dsus4       D|  Bm       G| (x2)
[Verse 1]
 DI'm so glad you made the time to see me
 BmHow's life, tell me how's your family
 GI haven't seen them in a whDileA  
 DYou've been good, busier than ever
 BmWe small talk, work and the weather
 GYour guard is up, and I know wDhyA  
[Pre-Chorus]
 BmBecause the last time Ayou saw me
 Is still bDurned in the back of your mGind
 You gave me rBmoses and I lAeft them there to dGie
[Chorus]
So thDis is me swallowing my pride
Standing in fF#mront of you saying
"I'm sorry for that nGight" and I go
BDack to December aAll the time
It tDurns out freedom ain't
NDothing but missing you
F#mWishing I'd realized what I had
When yGou were mine
[Post-Chorus]
I'd go bDack to December,
TAurn around and make it all rGight
I go Bmback to December Aall the time
[Instrumental]
| Dsus4       D|  Bm       G| (x2)
[Verse 2]
 DThese days I haven't been sleeping
 BmStayin' up playing back myself leaving
 GWhen your birthday passed and I didn't cDallA  
 Then I tDhink about summer all the beautiful times
 BmI watch you laughing from the passenger side
 And Grealized I loved you in the fDallA  
[Pre-Chorus]
 BmAnd then the cold came Athe dark days
 When fDear crept into my mGind
 You gave me Bmall your love and
 All I gAave you was Ggoodbye
[Chorus]
So thDis is me swallowing my pride
Standing in fF#mront of you saying
"I'm sorry for that nGight" and I go
BDack to December aAll the time
It Dturns out freedom ain't
NDothing but missing you
F#mWishing I'd realized what I had
When yGou were mine
[Post-Chorus]
I'd go bDack to December,
TAurn around and change my oGwn mind
I go Bmback to December Aall the time
[Solo]
|       D| Bm      G| (x2)
[Bridge]
I miss your tBmanned skin, your sGweet smile
So gDood to me, so rAight
And how you hBmeld me in your aGrms
That September nDight
The first time you eAver saw me cBmry
Maybe this is wishful thinkingG  
Probably mindless dreamingD  
IDf you loved again I swear I'd love you rAight
I'd go Bmback in time and cAhange it but I cGan't
So if the cBmhain is on your dAoor I undersGtand
[Interlude]
But Dthis is me swallowing my pride
Standing in F#mfront of you saying
"I'm sorry for that Gnight" and I go
DBack to DecembeAr...
[Chorus]
It tDurns out freedom ain't
NDothing but missing you
F#mWishing I'd realized what I had
When yGou were mine
I'd go bDack to December
TAurn around and make it all rGight
[Post-Chorus]
I'd go Bmback to December
TAurn around and change my oGwn mind
I go Bmback to December Aall the time
[Outro]
      Dsus4      D     Bm    GAll the Dsus4timeD  Bm  G  

The story behind the song

"Back to December" is a country pop power ballad that Taylor Swift wrote and recorded for her third studio album, Speak Now (2010). Released as the album's second single, the song features a string section and was produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman. The lyrics express a remorseful plea for forgiveness from a former lover, a theme that critics praised for its maturity. The music video for the song, directed by Yoann Lemoine, portrays the aftermath of a breakup.

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Back To December

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[Intro]

Dsus4 D Bm G

| | | (x2)

[Verse 1]

I'm so glad you made the time to see me

How's life, tell me how's your family

G D A

I haven't seen them in a while

You've been good, busier than ever

We small talk, work and the weather

G D A

Your guard is up, and I know why

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm A

Because the last time you saw me

D G

Is still burned in the back of your mind

Bm A G

You gave me roses and I left them there to die

[Chorus]

So this is me swallowing my pride

F#m

Standing in front of you saying

"I'm sorry for that night" and I go

D A

Back to December all the time

It turns out freedom ain't

Nothing but missing you

F#m

Wishing I'd realized what I had

When you were mine

[Post-Chorus]

I'd go back to December,

A G

Turn around and make it all right

Bm A

I go back to December all the time

[Instrumental]

Dsus4 D Bm G

| | | (x2)

[Verse 2]

These days I haven't been sleeping

Stayin' up playing back myself leaving

G D A

When your birthday passed and I didn't call

Then I think about summer all the beautiful times

I watch you laughing from the passenger side

G D A

And realized I loved you in the fall

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm A

And then the cold came the dark days

D G

When fear crept into my mind

You gave me all your love and

A G

All I gave you was goodbye

[Chorus]

So this is me swallowing my pride

F#m

Standing in front of you saying

"I'm sorry for that night" and I go

D A

Back to December all the time

It turns out freedom ain't

Nothing but missing you

F#m

Wishing I'd realized what I had

When you were mine

[Post-Chorus]

I'd go back to December,

A G

Turn around and change my own mind

Bm A

I go back to December all the time

[Solo]

D Bm G

| | | (x2)

[Bridge]

Bm G

I miss your tanned skin, your sweet smile

D A

So good to me, so right

Bm G

And how you held me in your arms

That September night

A Bm

The first time you ever saw me cry

Maybe this is wishful thinking

Probably mindless dreaming

D A

If you loved again I swear I'd love you right

Bm A G

I'd go back in time and change it but I can't

Bm A G

So if the chain is on your door I understand

[Interlude]

But this is me swallowing my pride

F#m

Standing in front of you saying

"I'm sorry for that night" and I go

D A

Back to December...

[Chorus]

It turns out freedom ain't

Nothing but missing you

F#m

Wishing I'd realized what I had

When you were mine

I'd go back to December

A G

Turn around and make it all right

[Post-Chorus]

I'd go back to December

A G

Turn around and change my own mind

Bm A

I go back to December all the time

[Outro]

Dsus4 D Bm G Dsus4 D Bm G

All the time

About Back To December Chords by Taylor Swift

Learn how to play Back To December by Taylor Swift with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Back To December chords”, “Back To December guitar chords”, or “Taylor Swift Back To 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 Back To December chords and for experienced players who want accurate Back To December lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dsus4, D, Bm, G, A, F#m.

FAQ — Back To December by Taylor Swift

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The chords for "Back To December" show the original chord names (including Dsus4, D, Bm, G, A, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.