Lets Pretend
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Intro: G | D C | G | D C | G | D C | |
G Am C G
We all take a drink from the cup, then she politely knocks it over
Am C G
I said I think that I've had enough and she says, no no this is not over
D C D
Because there is no innocence or beauty in
C G | D C | G | D C | G |
What I have seen in your face so, let's pretend
G Am C G
I got up to take a walk across the floor, but my feet they wouldnâ't hold me
Am
She said you never shouldâ've come into this bar
C G
And I said no I should never have come in
D C D C
But I had been sold down the river too, somebody sold me,
G | D C | G | D C | G |
It could have been you
G Am C G
So every day time slips away, there is nothing to contain it,
Am C G
These eyes of mine don't see the sense of trying to control it
D C D
Because every time you stand up, you're bound to fall
C G | D C | G | D C |
And sometimes we only just pretend
Am Em C
Have you ever seen the blind man as he stumbles and falls
Am Em G D
I am just like that blind man, my hands are tied, I can't see anymore
G Am C G
We all take a drink from the cup, then she politely knocks it over
Am C G
I said I think that I've had enough and she says no no this is not over
D C D C
Because there is no innocence or beauty in, what I have seen in your face so
G | D C | G | D C | G |
Let's pretend
How to play Lets Pretend
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.