Back to December is a song by Taylor Swift, which she supposedly wrote as an apology to actor Taylor Lautner following their breakup. The song reflects Swifts regret over the end of the relationship, expressing a wish to go back in time and right her wrongs. It was well received by critics for its sincerity and lyrical maturity.
Key: C
Introduction:
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Am
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F
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C
I'm so glad you made time to see me
Am
How's life, tell me, how's your family
F
C
G
I haven't seen them in a while
C
You've been good, busier than ever
Am
We small talk, work and the weather
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C
G
Your guard is up and I know why
Am
G
Cause the last time you saw me
C
F
Is still burned in the back of your mind
Am
G
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You gave me roses and I left them there to die
C
Em
So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you
F
Saying I'm sorry for that night
C
G
And I go back to December all the time
C
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you
Em
F
Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine
C
G
F
I go back to December, turn around and make it alright
Am
G
I go back to December all the time
C
Am
F
C
These days I haven't been sleeping
Am
Staying up, playing back myself leaving
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C
G
When your birthday passed and I didn't call
C
Then I think about summer, all the beautiful times
Am
I watched you laughing from the passenger side
F
C
G
And realized I loved you in the fall
Am
G
And when the cold came, the dark days
C
F
When fear crept into my mind
Am
You gave me all your love
G
F
and all I gave you was goodbye
C
Em
So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you
F
Saying I'm sorry for that night
C
G
And I go back to December all the time
C
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you
Em
F
Wishing that I'd realized what I had when you were mine
C
G
F
I go back to December, turn around and change my own mind
Am
G
I go back to December all the time
C
Am
F
Am
F
I miss your tan skin and your sweet smile
C
G
So good to me, so right
Am
F
C
And how you held me in your arms that September night
G
Am
The first time you ever saw me cry
Am
Maybe this is wishful thinking
F
Probably mindless dreaming
C
G
But if we loved again, I swear I'd love you right
Am
G
F
I'd go back in time and change it, but I can't
Am
G
F
So if the chain is on your door, I understand
C
Em
But this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you
F
Saying I'm sorry for that night
C
G
And I go back to December --> comp in
C
It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you
Em
F
Wishing that I'd realized what I had when you were mine
C
G
F
I go back to December, turn around and make it alright
Am
G
F
I go back to December, turn around and change my own mind