Pretending
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Capo on 2nd fret
Verse:
Em G
Face to face and heart to heart
D C
We're so close yet so far apart
Em G
I close my eyes I look away
D C
That's just because I'm not okay
Em G
But I hold on I stay strong
D C D
Wondering if we still belong
[Refrão] G Am
Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Em
Deep down underneath it
D
Tear down all the walls
G Am
Will we ever have a happy ending
Em D
Or will we forever only be pretending
G Am Em D C
Will we a-a-a-always a-a-a-always a-a-a-always be pretending
Verse:
Em G
How long do I fantasise
D C
Make believe that it's still alive
Em G
Imagine that I am good enough
D C
If we can choose the ones we love
Em G
But I hold on I stay strong
D C D
Wondering if we still belong
[Refrão] G Am
Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Em
Deep down underneath it
D
Tear down all the walls
G Am
Will we ever have a happy ending
Em D
Or will we forever only be pretending
G Am Em D
Will we a-a-a-always a-a-a-always a-a-a-always be
Bridge:
C
keeping secrets safe
G
Every move we make
D Am
Seems like nowhere's safe to go
C
And it's such a shame
G
Cuz if you feel the same
D Am
How am I supposed to know
[Refrão] G Am
Will we ever say the words we're feeling
Em
Deep down underneath it
D
Tear down all the walls
G Am
Will we ever have a happy ending
Em D
Or will we forever only be pretending
G Am Em D
Will we a-a-a-always a-a-a-always a-a-a-always be (pretending)
G Am Em D
Will we a-a-a-always a-a-a-always a-a-a-always be (pretending)
G Am Em D C
Will we a-a-a-always a-a-a-always a-a-a-always be pretending
How to play Pretending
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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.