Pretending Along
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[Pré-Refrão]
Cm7
Like I'm singing the words
Dm7 Gm7
Of a song that I can't quite recall
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
So I fill it all up with the words that I know well enough
Cm7
While I'm fumbling for phrases
Dm7 Gm7
And pretending that I know the song
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
I fit into a crowd full of people pretending along
[Verso 1]
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
I never learned how to make a friend
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
'Cause when I tried it would always come to an end
Cm7
But I smile at myself
Dm7Gm7
When I'm playing pretend
Cm7
'Cause I don't know the song
Cm7
I'm just playing along
[Pré-Refrão]
Cm7
Like I'm singing the words
Dm7 Gm7
Of a song that I can't quite recall
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
So I fill it all up with the words that I know well enough
Cm7
While I'm fumbling for phrases
Dm7 Gm7
And pretending that I know the song
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
I fit into a crowd full of people pretending along
[Refrão]
Cm7
What is this song (Oh)
Dm7
I'm singing along to?
Cm7
I've heard it before (Oh)
Gm7
Don't know but I want to
[Ponte]
Cm7 Dm7G
I wish that I didn't have to play pretend
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
How long will I look for a friend?
Cm7 Dm7G
Can you even hear all the songs I sing?
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
Am I just a voice in the crowd?
Cm7 Dm7G
If someone can hear my little melody
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
You are the reason I sing (one, two, three...)
{Instrumental}
Cm7 Dm7 Gm7
Da da da da...(what is this song?)
How to play Pretending Along
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm7. 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.