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.

Pretending — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 sit the mu a sic pre right. Two You’re nev go who out Ev work ing, to knows think you are. love three stay How home (E)fail. 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 tend ing, ing. (pre tend ing, pre Sat is fied, but lost i in love, tryin’ to get sad the u a tions pre change. Two You’re nev er who out Ev you used y knows think strong are. love three can’t How home (E)fail. 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 tend ing, 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: D
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Eric Clapton

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How to Play "Pretending" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.