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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"If We Make It Through December" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If We Make It Through December" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If We Make It Through December" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "If We Make It Through December" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If We Make It Through December" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "If We Make It Through December"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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