Lyrics:

Writer: Merle Haggard

If we make it through December
Everythings gonna be alright, I know
Its 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 lay off down at the factory
Their timin's not the greatest in the world
Heaven know I've been workin' hard
I wanted Christmas to be right for daddy's girl

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

If we make it through December
Everythings gonna be alright I know
Its 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