Other arrangements of Pretending
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Pretending" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 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 “Pretending”
- Why does "Pretending" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Pretending".
- What key is "Pretending" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Pretending is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretending"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretending" 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 "Pretending"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pretending"?
- "Pretending" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pretending"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, C, D, E, E7, Em7.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Pretending"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Pretending".
- Can I see all the notes in "Pretending"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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