Cant Pretend
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C#m G# C#m/E
Love, I have wounds,
F#m C#m
Only you can mend,
G# C#m/E
You can mend.
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
G# C#m/E
Can't pretend.
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
Feel, my skin is rough,
F#m C#m
But it can be cleansed,
G# C#m/E
It can be cleansed.
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
And my arms are tough,
F#m C#m
But they can be bent,
G# C#m/E
They can be bent.
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
And I wanna fight,
F#m C#m G# C#m/E F#m
But I can't contend.
C#m G# C#m/E
I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
G# C#m/E
I can't pretend.
F#m Fm F#m
Ohhh.
A E B
Oh feel our bodies grow,
F# A E B F#
And our souls they blend.
A E B
Yeah love I hope you know,
F# A E B F#
How much my heart depends.
C#m G# C#m/E
But I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
G# C#m/E
I can't pretend.
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
G# C#m/E
I can't pretend.
F#m F
Ohhh.
A E B
Oh feel our bodies grow,
F# A E B F#
And our souls they blend.
A E B
Yeah love I hope you know,
F# A E B F#
How much my heart depends.
C#m G# C#m/E
I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
F#m
Ohhh.
C#m G# C#m/E
I guess that's love,
F#m C#m
I can't pretend,
F#m
Ohhh.
How to play Cant Pretend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.