Play Pretend
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Intro C
C G Em F
Here we go back again
F G
We've been trying with no success
But we've been trying
C G Em F
Same old road back again
F
But now we want to play pretend
G Am
Like we're not hiding from what is to come
F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C G
Ooh ooh
C G Em F
Now we own where we step
F G
Through our eyes it's all self made
What we've imagined, and
C G Em F
When it all comes crumbling down
F
Now we know where to start
Em
Let's try again, let's play pretend
F G
Like we're not hiding from what is
G Am
To come
F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C G
Ooh ooh
Am F C G
When it all comes crumbling down
Am F C G
We will know where to start
Am F C G
Let's try again, let's play pretend
Am F C G
Like we're not hiding from what is to come
Am F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C
Ooh ooh
G Am
From what is to come
F C G
Ooh ooh
Am F C G
Ooh ooh
How to play Play 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 C. 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.