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December chords by
Sara Bareilles
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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F
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Dm
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F

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Am
Am

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Afternoon has settled
C
C

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F
F

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long and heavy on my shoulders
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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The winter's light feels different
F
F

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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on my skin

It doesn't seem to strike
Am
Am

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as far below the surface so
D
D

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I have to conclude that shad
Dm
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C
C

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ow won't let it in
F
F

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Shadow won't let it in
C
C

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C

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Shadow won't let it in
Verse 2
Dm
Dm

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December

You've always been a
G
G

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problem child
C
C

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December
G
G

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F
F

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You run me down right restless
Dm
Dm

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and wild and I remember
G
G

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When you used to be mine
C
C

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F

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C
C

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F

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December oh

C
C

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December oh
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Verse 3
C
C

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Dm
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Am
Am

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The leaves are all still changing,
C
C

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F

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Dm
Dm

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the weather here is mild and vacant
G
G

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A winter's blooming on Los
F
F

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C
C

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Dm
Dm

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Angeles
Am
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The artificial cold is more than I was hoping
D
D

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for but not enough to consume
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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The darkened state I'm in
F
F

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C

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The darkened state I'm in
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F

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C

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The darkened state I'm in
Verse 4
Dm
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December

You've always been a
G
G

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problem child
C
C

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December
G
G

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Am
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You run me down right restless
F
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Dm
Dm

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and wild and I remember
G
G

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When you used to be mine
C
C

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F
F

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C
C

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F
F

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December oh

C
C

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December oh
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Verse 5
Dm
Dm

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Am
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G
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C
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F
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Distill a whole year down into a day
Am
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C
C

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Act like we all start over
F
F

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with a pristine slate
Am
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G
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But to get yourself a new life you've got
C
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Dm
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to give the other one away

And I'm starting to believe
G
G

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in the power of a name
Dm
Dm

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G
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'Cause it can't be a mistake if I just
Interlude 1

call it change
G
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C
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Verse 6
C
C

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F

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C
C

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December oh
F
F

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C
C

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(Can't turn around now)
F
F

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December (Can't turn
C
C

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F

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around now)

(Can't turn around

now)
C
C

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December (Breakthe chain,
F
F

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can't live in circles again)
C
C

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(Breakthe chain,
F
F

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can't live in circles again)

December (Break the chain,
C
C

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G
G

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F
F

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can't live in circles again)
C
C

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(Break the chain,
F
F

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can't live in circles again)
C
C

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December (Break the chain,
G
G

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F
F

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can't live in circles again)

(Break thechain)
C
C

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Dm
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F
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

  • Am

  • G

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of December by Sara Bareilles is C major.

The primary chords used in December are C, F, Dm, Am, G, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, Dm, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of December is approximately 71 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of December using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for December. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Sara Bareilles.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add December to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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