If We Make It Through December

Written by: Merle Haggard
#1 Oct '73 Country
28 Nov '73 Hot 100

If we make it through December
Everything is gonna be all right, I know
It's the coldest time of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow

If we make it through December
Got plans to be in a warmer town come summer time
Maybe even California
If we make it through December we'll be fine

I got laid off down at the factory
And their timings not the greatest in the world
Heaven knows I've been workin' hard
I wanted Christmas to be right for daddy's girl

Now I don't mean to hate December
It's meant to be the happy time of year
But my little girl don't understand
Why daddy can't afford no Christmas here

If we make it through December
Everything is gonna be alright, I know
It's the coldest time of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow

If we make it through December
Got plans to be in a warmer town come summer time
Maybe even California
If we make it through December we'll be fine