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If we make it through De (Bb)cem ber,
ev ’ry thing’s gon na be all (Bbm6)right, I (F)know.
It’s the cold est time of (Gm7)win ter,
and I (Gm7)shiv er when I (C7)see the fall ing (F)snow.
If we (F7)make it through De (Bb)cem ber,
got plans to be in a warm er town come (F)sum mer time,
may be (F7)e ven Cal i (Gm7)for nia.
If we (Gm7)make it through De (C7)cem ber, we’ll (Gb7)be (F)fine.
(CN.C.)Got laid off down at the fac t’ry,
and their (Gm7)tim ing’s not the great est in the (F)world.
Heav en knows
I’ve been (Gm7)work ing hard,
want ed Christ mas to be right for Dad dy’s girl.
(F7)I don’t mean to hate De (Bb)cem ber,
it’s meant to be the hap py (Bbm6)time of (F)year.
And my (F7)lit tle girl don’t (Gm7)un der stand
why (Gm7)Dad dy can’t af ford no Christ (Gb7)mas (F)here.
(CN.C.)If we make it through De (F)fine.
If We Make It Through December — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "If We Make It Through December" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If We Make It Through December”
- Can I play "If We Make It Through December" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If We Make It Through December" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard played in?
- If We Make It Through December is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If We Make It Through December"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If We Make It Through December" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "If We Make It Through December"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If We Make It Through December"?
- "If We Make It Through December" was originally performed by Merle Haggard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If We Make It Through December"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, C, C7, Eb, F, F6, +5 more.
- What other songs by Merle Haggard can I play here?
- Try "BIG CITY", "OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE", "Okie From Muskogee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "If We Make It Through December"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If We Make It Through December" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "If We Make It Through December"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If We Make It Through December" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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