Standard Tuning No Capo (2x) I'm so glad you made the time to see me How's life, tell me how's your family I haven't seen them in a while You've been good, busier than ever We small talk, work and the weather You're guard is up, and I know why Because the last time you saw me It's still burned in the back of your mind You gave me roses and I left them there to die So this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying "I'm sorry for that night" and I go Back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't () Nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had When you were mine I'd go back to December, Turn around and make it all right * I go back to December all the time (2x) These days I haven't been sleeping Stayin' up playing back myself leaving When your birthday passed and I didn't call Then I think about summer all the beautiful times I watch you laughing from the passenger side And realized I loved you in the fall And then the cold came the dark days When fear crept into my mind You gave me all your love and All I gave you was goodbye So this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying "I'm sorry for that night" and I go Back to December all the time It turns out freedom ain't () Nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had When you were mine I'd go back to December, Turn around and change my own mind I go back to December all the time (2x) I miss your tan skin your sweet smile So good to me, so right And how you held me in your arms That September night -stop The first time you ever saw me cry -stop Maybe this is wishful thinking Probably mindless dreaming () A *once If you loved again I swear I'd love you right * I'd go back in time and change it but I can't * So if the chain is on your door I understand But this is me swallowing my pride Standing in front of you saying "I'm sorry for that night" and I go Back to December... It turns out freedom ain't () Nothing but missing you Wishing I'd realized what I had When you were mine I'd go back to December Turn around and make it all right I'd go back to December Turn around and change my own mind * I go back to December all the time *once All the time