This December - Mary Clare Stroh

This December

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Capo 3
 
verse 1
G
I’m having trouble sleeping
Am
There’s a deep ache in my soul
G C D
To be sought after, loved and held so close
G
My clumsy self wants to be
Am
Vulnerable in your love
G C D
My life to be worthwhile to never stop holding your hands
 
[Refrão]
G C
No I won’t endure December, I’ll embrace it
Am C D
I want the best me with the best you come the new year
G C
I will seek holiness before I seek you
Am C D
In my complex world I won’t stop believing in faithfulness
G
This December
 
verse 2
G
Not in consulting
Am
The cloudy and the cold
G C D
Not in emotional spending will you be found
G
Not in vaulting up my risks
Am
Not in shaming myself to isolation
G C D
Not in counting calories or running my heart ragged
 
[Refrão]
 
G
I’m having trouble sleeping
Am
There’s a deep ache in my soul
G C D
To be sought after, loved and held so closely
G
This December

How to play This December

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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