Pretending
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Riff A (Chorus)
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Intro:
C#m
Love is a flame that can't be tamed
F#m
And though we are its willing prey, my darling
E B
We are not the ones to blame
Riff A {Chords from Chorus}
Verse 1:
C#m
Trust is a word all lovers know
F#m
The glorious art staining souls, my darling
E B
We are not the ones to blame
C#m
The more we have the more we want
f#m
And more it hurts our hearts, my baby
E B
It always ends up in tears
[Refrão] A5 B5
So keep on pretending
C#5 B5
Our heaven is worth the waiting
A5 B5 C#m Eb E F# G#
Keep on pretending it's alright
A5 B5
So keep on pretending
C#5 B5
It will be the end of our craving
A5 B5
Keep on pretending
C#5
It's alright
Verse 2:
When doubts arise the game begins
The one we will never win, my baby
It always ends up in tears
repeat Chorus
SOLO (Chorus)
repeat Chorus
Outro: repeat Intro
How to play Pretending
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 A. 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.