Back to December Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Guitar

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Ukulele

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Piano

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Banjo

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Mandolin

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Back to December Chords – Harmonica

One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to be about Taylor Lautner, this song uses four simple chords in a beautiful arrangement.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret for the original key. Start with arpeggiated chords in the intro and transition to strumming as the song builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C Am
I’m so glad you made time to see me
F G
How’s life, tell me, how’s your family
C Am
I haven’t seen them in a while
F G
You’ve been good, busier than ever
 

Chorus

 
Am F
So this is me swallowing my pride
C G
Standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night
Am F
And I go back to December all the time
C G
It turns out freedom ain’t nothing but missing you
Am F C G
Wishing I’d realized what I had when you were mine
 

Verse 2

 
C Am
These days I haven’t been sleeping
F G
Staying up playing back myself leaving
C Am
When your birthday passed and I didn’t call
F G
And I think about summer, all the beautiful times
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Back to December"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Back to December" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Back to December" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Back to December"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.