Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December

C F C
if we make it through december every thing’s gonna be alright i know
Dm G C
it’s the coldest time of winter and i shiver when i see the falling snow
C F
if we make it through december
C
got plans to be a warmer town come summer time
Dm
maybe even california
G C
if we make it through december we’ll be fine

Dm
got laid off down at the factory
G C
and their timing’s not the greatest in the world
Dm G Dm G C C
heaven knows i been working hard wanted christmas to be right for Daddy’s girl
C F
i don’t mean to hate december
C
it’s meant to be the happy time of year
Dm G C C
and my little girl don’t understand why Daddy can’t afford no christmas here

F C
if we make it through december every thing’s gonna be alright i know
Dm G C
it’s the coldest time of winter and i shiver when i see the falling snow
C F
if we make it through december
C
got plans to be a warmer town come summer time
Dm
maybe even california
G C
if we make it through december we’ll be fine