The Great Pretender
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Intro:
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 A7
[Verso 1]
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
oh yes, im the great pretender
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
pretending that im doing well
Gmaj7 A D Bm7
my need is such, i pretend too much
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D
im lonely, and no one can tell
[Verso 2]
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
oh yes, im the great pretender
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
adrift in a world on my own
Gmaj7 A D Bm7
i played the game, but to my real shame
Dmaj7 A Dmaj7 D
youve left me to grieve all alone
[Ponte]
Gmaj7 Dmaj7
too real is this feeling of make-believe
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 A7
too real when i feel what my heart cant conceal
[Verso 3]
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
oh yes, im the great pretender
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
just laughing and gay like a clown
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 Bm7
i seem to be what im not, you see
Dmaj7 C#m F#m7
im wearing my heart like a crown
F# Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 D7
pretending that youre still around
[Ponte]
Gmaj7 Dmaj7
too real is this feeling of make-believe
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 A7
too real when i feel what my heart cant conceal
[Verso 4]
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
oh yes, im the great pretender
Gmaj7 Dmaj7 D7
just laughing and gay like a clown
Gmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 Bm7
i seem to be what im not, you see
Dmaj7 C#m F#m7
im wearing my heart like a crown
F# Gmaj7 A7 D
pretending that youre still around
A7 Dmaj7
still around
How to play The Great Pretender
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.