Song
If We Make It Through December
If We Make It Through December is a 1973 song by Merle Haggard, 2:42 long, which peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas, Month song themes.
Released 1973 Hot 100 peak #28 · 11 weeks Length 2:42
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Song written and recorded by Merle Haggard with the Strangers, released in October 1973 as the lead single from Merle Haggard's Christmas Present and later the title track of a 1974 album. It pairs its Christmas setting with themes of unemployment and loneliness and became one of Haggard's signature songs.
Performance tips
- Sing it plain and honest; this is a hard-times song, not a party tune.
- Keep it in a comfortable low range with a slight country catch.
- Let the quiet room listen; don't oversell it.
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Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "If We Make It Through December" karaoke
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