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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 — 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 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”
- 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 C.
- 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.
- 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 C at 78 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 C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.