Other arrangements of Pretending
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Pretending" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “Pretending”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Pretending" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Pretending" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Pretending" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Pretending" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Pretending"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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