What key is "Pretending" in?

"Pretending" by Eric Clapton is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Pretending" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Pretending" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Pretending"?

This arrangement of "Pretending" uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, C, D, E, E7, Em7.

How long does it take to learn "Pretending" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?

Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

How man y times must we tell the tale?

How man y times must we fall?

Liv ing in a lost mem o ry you just re called.

Work ing on the sound i of the band,

tryin’ to get the mu a sic right.

Two You’re go who out work ing, to think you are.

love three stay home strange.

at night.

That’s when she (E)said she was pre (D)tend ing

just like she (E)knew the plan.

That’s when I knew she was pre (D)tend ing,

pre (A)tend ing to un der stand.

Pre (E)tend ing,

pre (Em7)tend ing,

pre (A7)tend ing,

pre (E)tend ing, (pre tend ing, pre

Sat is fied, but lost i in love,

tryin’ to get the u a tions change.

Two You’re er who out you used y think strong are.

love three can’t home strange.

at night.

That’s when she (E)said she was pre (D)tend ing

just like she (E)knew the plan.

That’s when I knew she was pre (D)tend ing,

pre (A)tend ing to un der stand.

Pre (E)tend ing,

pre (Em7)tend ing,

pre (A7)tend ing,

pre (E)tend ing, (pre tend ing, pre

tend ing.

Don’t be pre (A)tend ing

a bout how you feel.

Don’t be pre (A)tend ing

your love is (A)real.

Don’t be pre (A)tend ing

a bout how you feel.

Don’t be pre (A)tend ing

your love is (A)real.

Don’t be pre

Pre (E)tend ing,

pre (Em7)tend ing,

pre (A7)tend ing,

pre (E)tend ing, (pre tend ing,) pre tend ing.

(E)tend ing,

pre (Em7)tend ing,

pre (A7)tend ing,

pre (E)tend ing, (pre tend ing,) pre tend ing.

Pretending by Eric Clapton

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Pretending”

What key is "Pretending" in?: "Pretending" by Eric Clapton is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Pretending" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Pretending" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Pretending"?: This arrangement of "Pretending" uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, C, D, E, E7, Em7.
How long does it take to learn "Pretending" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?: Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.