Other arrangements of Pretender
Pick a learning view.
I’m gon na (G)rent my self came a house
in the shade of the (C)free way.
Gon na (G)pack my lunch in the morn ing
and go to (D)work er’s er each day.
en (C)ing?
And when the (G)eve ning rolls time a round,
I’ll go on (G)home the end, and lay my bod y (C)down.
And when the (G)morn ing light comes stream ing (D)in, I’ll get up and do it a (C)gain.
(Am7)A (G)men.
Say it a gain.
(G)A (Am7)men.
I want to (G)know what be came of the es we wait ed for (C)love to
Were they (G)on ly the ful the dreams ors
of some each (D)great er’s paint a wak ber (C)dreams.
I’ve been a (G)ware of the time go ing
They say make (G)in the end, it’s the wink of an (C)eye.
And when the (G)morn ing light comes stream ing (D)in, you’ll get up and do it a (C)gain.
(Am7)A (G)men.
Say it a gain.
(G)A
(Am7)men.
I want to (G)men.
Caught be tween the (D)long ing for love and the (C)strug gle for the le gal ten der,
where the (C)si rens sing and the church bells ring and the (Em)junk man pounds his fend er,
where the (C)vet er ans
dream of the (G)fight,
fast a sleep at the traf fic light,
and the (A9)chil dren sol emn ly (A9)wait for the ice cream (D)ven dor,
(D)out in to the (C)cool of the eve ning
strolls the pre tend er.
He knows that (C)all his hopes and dreams
be gin and (G)end there.
Ah, the laugh Ah, of the lov ers as they through the night,
leav ing noth ing leav ing noth ing but to off and (Em)fight,
and tear at the (G)world with all their might
while the ships
bear ing their dreams sail out of sight.
I’m gon na
Get it up a gain.
I’m gon na be a (D)hap py id i ot and (D)strug gle for the le gal ten der,
where the (C)ads take aim and lay their claim to the (Em)heart and the soul of the spend er, and be lieve in what ev er may (G)lie
in those things
that mon ey can buy.
Thought true (A9)love
(A9)could have been a con tend er.
Are you (C)there?
Say a (D)prayer for the pre tend er
who start ed (C)out so young and strong on ly to sur ren der.
Say a prayer
for the pre tend er.
Are you there
for the pre tend er?
Say a prayer
for the pre tend er.
Are you there
for the pre tend er?
Pretender — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pretender" by Jackson Browne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Pretender”
- What key is "Pretender" by Jackson Browne played in?
- Pretender is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretender"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretender" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Pretender"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pretender"?
- "Pretender" was originally performed by Jackson Browne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pretender"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A9, Am7, B7, C, D, D#dim7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Jackson Browne can I play here?
- Try "FOUNTAIN OF SORROW", "DOCTOR, MY EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Pretender" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pretender" by Jackson Browne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Pretender" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Pretender" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.