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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Back To December" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Back To December”
- What key is "Back To December" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Back To December is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back To December"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Back To December" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Back To December"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Back To December"?
- "Back To December" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Back To December"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, F#m, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Back To December" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Back To December" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Back To December" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Back To December" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.