The Great Pretender
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Introdução: D Ddim D7
G D7 G
Oh! Yes, I'm the great pretender
G7 C G
Pretending that I'm doing well
G7 C D7 G C
My need is such, I pretender too much
G D7 G D7
I'm lonely, but no one can tell
G Am G
Oh! Yes, I'm the great pretender
G7 C G
A drift in a world of my own
G7 C D7 G C
I play the game, but to my real shame
C#dim G D7 G
You've left me to dream all alone
G7 C D7 G C
I play the game, but to my real shame
C#dim G D7 G
You've left me to dream all alone
G7 C G
Too real is the feeling of make believe
C Am G D7
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
G Am G
Oh! Yes, I'm the great pretender
G7 C G
Just laughing and gay like a clown
G7 C D7 G G7
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
C C#dim G D7 B7
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
C D7 G
Pretending that you're still around
G7 C G
Too real is the feeling of make me believe
C Am G D7
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
G Am G
Oh! Yes, I'm the great pretender
G7 C G
Just laughing and gay like a clown
G7 C D7 G G7
I seem to be what I'm not, you see,
C C#dim G D7 B7
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
C D7 G
Pretending that you're still around
How to play The Great Pretender
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.