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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"If We Make It Through December" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If We Make It Through December"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If We Make It Through December". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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