Is "Back To December" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Back To December"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Back To December" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, F#m, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Taylor Swift songs work for kids?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Back To December

· by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

I’m so glad you made time to see me.

How’s life?

Tell me, how’s your fam ’ly?

I have n’t seen them in a while.

You’ve been good, i er than ev er.

Small talk, work and the weath er.

Your guard is up and I know why.

Be cause the last time you saw me is still (D)burned in the back of your (G)mind.

You gave me (Bm)ros es and I (A)left them there to die.

So, (D)this is me swal low in’ my pride stand in’ in (F#m)front of you, say in’ I’m sor ry for that night.

And I go (D)back to De cem ber all the time.

It (D)turns out free dom ain’t noth in’ but miss in’ you, (F#m)wish in’ that I re al ized what I had when you were mine.

I go (D)back to De cem ber, turn a round and make it al right.

I go (Bm7)back to De cem ber all the time.

These days I n’t been sleep in’; (Bm)stay in’ up, play in’ back my self leav in’, when your birth day passed and I did n’t call.

Then I (D)think a bout sum mer, all the beau ti ful times I (Bm)watched you laugh in’ from the pas sen ger side and re al ized I loved you in the fall.

And then the cold came, the dark days when (D)fear crept in to my (G)mind.

You gave me (Bm)all your love and all I (A)gave you was good bye.

So,

I miss your (Bm)tan skin, your (G)sweet smile, so (D)good to me, so (A)right; and how you held me in your arms that Sep tem ber night, the first time you (A)ev er saw me cry.

(CN.C.)May be this is wish ful think in’,

(CN.C.)prob a bly mind less dream in’.

If we loved a gain, I swear I’d love you (A)right.

I’d go (Bm)back in time and change it, but I can’t.

So, if the (Bm)chain is on your door, I un der stand.

But (D)this is me swal low in’ my pride, stand in’ in (F#m)front of you, say in’ I’m sor ry for that night.

And I go (D)back to De cem ber.

It (D)turns out free dom ain’t noth in’ but miss in’ you, (F#m)wish in’ that I re al ized what I had when you were mine.

I go (D)back to De cem ber, turn a round and make it al right.

I go (Bm)back to De cem ber, turn a round and change my own (G)mind.

I go (Bm)back to De cem ber all the time,

all the time.

Back To December by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Back To December” by Taylor Swift in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 138 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Back To December" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Back To December"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Back To December" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, F#m, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Taylor Swift songs work for kids?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.