Just Pretend
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[Verso 1]
Em Em
I'm not afraid of the war
You've come to wage against my sins
C C
I'm not okay, but I can try my best to just pretend
[Pré-Refrão]
Em Em
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
C C
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
[Refrão]
C D
I can wait for you at the bottom
Em D
I can stay away if you want me to
C D
I can wait for years if I gotta
Em D Em
Heaven knows I ain't getting over you
[Verso 2]
Em Em
I know the pain that you hide
Behind the smile on your face
C C
And not a day goes by where
I don't think I feel the same
[Pré-Refrão]
Em Em
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
C C
So will you wait me out, or will you drown me out?
[Refrão]
C D
I can wait for you at the bottom
Em D
I can stay away if you want me to
C D
I can wait for years if I gotta
Em D C
Heaven knows I ain't getting over you
D Em D C
We'll try again when we're not so different
D Em
We will make amends
D
'Til then I'll just pretend
( Em D C )
( Em D C )
[Ponte]
Em D
Weigh down on me
C
Stay 'til morning
Em D
Way down
C
Would you say I'm worthy?
Em D
Weigh down on me
C
Stay 'til morning
Em D
Way down
C
Would you say I'm worthy?
[Refrão]
C D
I can wait for you at the bottom
Em D
I can stay away if you want me to
C D
I can wait for years if I gotta
Em D C
Heaven knows I ain't getting over you
D Em D C
We'll try again when we're not so different
D Em
We will make amends
D
'Til then I'll just pretend
Final
C D
Weigh down on me
Em D
Stay 'til morning
C D
Way down
Em D
Would you say I'm worthy?
Weigh down on me
Stay 'til morning
Way down
Would you say I'm worthy?
How to play Just Pretend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.