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Face to face and (C)heart to heart,
we’re so close, yet so (Fmaj7)far a part.
I my eyes, I I (C)look a way,
(G)that’s just be cause
I’m (Fmaj7)not o kay.
But I (Am)hold on,
I (C)stay strong,
(G)won der ing if
we (Fmaj7)still be long.
Will we (C)ev er say the words we’re (Dm7)feel ing, reach down un der (Am)neath and tear down all the walls?
Will we (C)ev er have a hap py (Dm7)end ing or will we for (Am)ev er al ways be pre (G)tend ing?
Will we (C)a a a al ways, (Dm7)a a a al ways, (Am)a a a al ways be
pre (Am)tend ing?
How long do I (C)fan ta size,
make be lieve that it’s (Fmaj7)still a live,
i gine that I am (C)good e nough
(G)and we can choose
the (Fmaj7)ones we love?
But I (Am)hold on,
I (C)stay strong,
(G)won der ing if
we (Fmaj7)still be long.
Will we (C)ev er say the words we’re (Dm7)feel ing, reach down un der (Am)neath and tear down all the walls?
Will we (C)ev er have a hap py (Dm7)end ing or will we for (Am)ev er al ways be pre (G)tend ing?
Will we (C)a a a al ways, (Dm7)a a a al ways, (Am)a a a al ways be
pre (Am)tend ing?
be?
Keep ing (F)se crets safe, ev ’ry (C)move we make, seems like (Gsus)no one’s let (G)ting (Dm7)go.
And it’s (F)such a shame, ’cause if you (C)feel the same, how am (G)I sup posed to know?
Will we be?
Will we (C)a a a al ways, (Dm7)a a a al ways, (Am)a a a al ways be?
Will we (F)a a a al ways, (Dm7)a a a al ways, (Am)a a a al ways be
pre (F)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 C, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 Glee Cast played in?
- Pretending is arranged in the key of C 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 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretending" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
- Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.