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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Pretending" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Pretending" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Pretending" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Pretending"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Pretending" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Pretending"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pretending" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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