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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard: 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 F, 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”
- 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 F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If We Make It Through December" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If We Make It Through December" by Merle Haggard. 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 "If We Make It Through December" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "If We Make It Through 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.