NO CAPO Verse: F Am C F The afternoon has settled long and heavy on my shoulders Dm G F C The winter?s light feels different on my skin Dm Dm/C Am Am/G It doesn't seem to strike as far below the surface so D/F# ( F C ) x3 I have to conclude that (shadow won't let it in ) CHORUS: Dm December? G You've always been a problem child C Am December... You run me down right restless and wild Dm G And I remember when you used to be mine C/G Am7 Fm7 December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah Verse 2: F Am C F The leaves are all still changing, the weather here is mild and vacant Dm G C Winter's blooming on Los Angeles Dm Dm/C Am Am/G The artificial cold was more than I was hoping for D/F# ( F C ) x3 But not enough to consume (the darkened state I'm in ) Chorus: Dm December? G You've always been a problem child C Am December... You run me down right restless and wild Dm G And I remember when you used to be mine C/G Am7 Fm7 December-whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaah Bridge: Am G C Em F Distill a whole year down into a day Am G C Em F Act like we all start over with a pristine slate Am G C Em Dm But to get yourself a new life you've got to give the other one away DG And I'm starting to believe in the power of a name Dm G Cause it can't be a mistake if I just call it change Repeat Chorus for instrumental part.