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(Eb)Just pre tend
I’m (Ab)hold ing you
and (Bb)whis p’ring things
(Bb7)soft and (Eb)low.
And (Ab)think of me
and how it’s (Gm7)gon na be.
And (Fm)just pre tend (F9)I (Cm7)did (F9)n’t (Bb7)go.
When I (Eb)walked a way
I (Ab)heard you say,
“If you (Bb)need me you (Bb7)know what to (Eb)do.”
I (Ab)knew it then,
I’d be (Gm7)back a gain;
(Fm)Just pre tend (F9)I’m (Cm7)right (F9)there (Bb7)with
you.
And (Ab)I’ll come (Bb9)fly ing to (Eb)you a (Ab)gain,
all the (Bb7)cry ing is (Eb)through.
(Ab)I will (Bb7)hold (Fm7)you (Bb7)and (Eb)love you a (Ab)gain,
(Eb)but
un til (Bb7)then
we’ll just pre (Eb)tend.
It’s fun (Eb)ny,
but I (Ab)can’t re call
the (Bb)things we said
or (Bb7)why you (Eb)cried.
But (Ab)now I know
it was (Gm7)wrong to go;
(Fm)I be long (F9)there (Cm7)by (F9)your (Bb7)side.
Yes,
we’ll just pre (Eb)tend.
Just Pretend — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Just Pretend" by Elvis Presley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Just Pretend”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Just Pretend" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Just Pretend".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Just Pretend" by Elvis Presley in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Just Pretend" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Just Pretend"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Just Pretend", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Just Pretend" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Just Pretend"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Just Pretend"?
- "Just Pretend" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Just Pretend" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Just Pretend" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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