Can't Pretend
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Dbm Ab E
Love, I have wounds,
F#m Dbm
Only you can mend,
Ab E
You can mend.
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
Ab E
Can't pretend.
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
Feel, my skin is rough,
F#m Dbm
But it can be cleansed,
Ab E
It can be cleansed.
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
And my arms are tough,
F#m Dbm
But they can be bent,
Ab E
They can be bent.
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
And I wanna fight,
F#m Dbm Ab E F#m
But I can't contend.
Dbm Ab E
I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
Ab E
I can't pretend.
F#m Fm F#m
Ohhh.
F#m E B
Oh feel our bodies grow,
F# A E Bm B
And our souls they blend.
F#m E B
Yeah love I hope you know,
F# A E Bm B
How much my heart depends.
Dbm Ab E
But I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
Ab E
I can't pretend.
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
Ab E
I can't pretend.
F#m F
Ohhh.
F#m E B
Oh feel our bodies grow,
F# A E Bm B
And our souls they blend.
F#m E B
Yeah love I hope you know,
F# A E Bm B
How much my heart depends.
Dbm Ab E
I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
F#m
Ohhh.
Dbm Ab E
I guess that's love,
F#m Dbm
I can't pretend,
F#m
Ohhh.
How to play Can't Pretend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dbm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.