^GI've been sleeping far too long ^G7My bodys waking with a song ^CIt's late O^Amctober and the leaves blanket the ground ^GAnd I see people hurry past ^G7They chase the sun that's fading fast ^CIt's late N^Amovember and the cold is rolling round

^GMy dear beloved ^G7When December comes I'll know just what to do ^CMy dear beloved ^AmWhen December comes I know all I'll need is you

^GI've no regrets I have no fear ^G7In the knowledge the you're always near ^CMy darling ^Amwe could while away the hours ^GWith stories of our future plans ^G7Of cottages down by the sand ^COf children^Am and a home that we've made ours

^GMy dear beloved ^G7When December comes I'll know just what to do

^CMy dear beloved ^AmWhen December comes I know all I'll need is you

^GMy dear beloved etc ^GWhen winter winds are blowing fast

^G7You'll give me your coat in exchange for my heart ^CA heart tha^Amt's stayed hidden away for years ^GWe'll warm up by the fire side ^G7The place where first I called you mine ^CAnd you pro^Ammised thered be no more need for tears

^GMy dear beloved ^G7When December comes I'll know just what to do ^CMy dear beloved ^AmWhen December comes I know all I'll need is you