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 (F)while.
You’ve been good, bus i er than ev er.
Small talk, work and the weath er.
Your guard is up and I know (F)why.
Be cause the last time you saw me it still (F)burned in the back of your (Bb)mind.
You gave me (Dm)ros es and I (C)left them there to die.
So, (F)this is me swal low in’ my pride stand in’ in (Am)front of you, say in’ I’m sor ry for that (Bb)night.
And I go (F)back to De cem ber all the time.
It (F)turns out free dom ain’t noth in’ but miss in’ you, (Am)wish in’ that I re al ized what I had when (Bb)you were mine.
I go (F)back to De cem ber, (C)turn a round and make it all right.
I go (Dm)back to De cem ber all the time.
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 (F)while.
You’ve been good, bus i er than ev er.
Small talk, work and the weath er.
Your guard is up and I know (F)why.
Be cause the last time you saw me it still (F)burned in the back of your (Bb)mind.
You gave me (Dm)ros es and I (C)left them there to die.
So, (F)this is me swal low in’ my pride stand in’ in (Am)front of you, say in’ I’m sor ry for that (Bb)night.
And I go (F)back to De cem ber all the time.
It (F)turns out free dom ain’t noth in’ but miss in’ you, (Am)wish in’ that I re al ized what I had when (Bb)you were mine.
I go (F)back to De cem ber, (C)turn a round and make it all right.
I go (Dm)back to De cem ber all the time.
I miss your (Dm)tan skin, your (Bb)sweet smile, so (F)good to me, so (C)right; and how you (Dm)held me in your (Bb)arms that Sep tem ber (F)night, the first time you (C)ev er saw me (Dm)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 (C)right.
I’d go (Dm)back in time and (C)change it, but I can’t.
So, if the (Dm)chain is on your (C)door, I un der stand.
But (Dm)back to De cem ber all the time.
Back To December by Taylor Swift
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Back To December”
- What key is "Back To December" in?
- "Back To December" by Taylor Swift is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Back To December" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Back To December" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Back To December" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.