About “December”

What key is "December" in?

"December" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "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 "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.

What chords are used in "December"?

This arrangement of "December" uses 14 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Csus2, D7, Dm, Dm7, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "December" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.