The Great Pretender

by The Platters
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Lyrics

Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)pre (Ab)tend in’

I’m do in’ (Eb)well.

(Eb7)My (Ab)need

is (Bb7)such, I pre (Eb)tend too (Ab)much; (Fm7)I’m (Eb)lone ly, but (Fm)no one can (Eb)tell.

(Bb7)Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)a (Ab)drift in a world of my (Eb)own.

(Eb7)I (Ab)play

the (Bb7)game, but to (Eb)my real (Ab)shame, (Fm7)you’ve (Eb)left me to (Fm)dream all a (Eb)lone.

(Eb7)Too (Ab)real is this feel ing of (Eb)make

be lieve, (Eb7)too (Ab)real when I feel what my (Eb)heart can’t con (Bb7)ceal.

Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)just (Ab)laugh in’ and gay like a (Eb)clown.

(Eb7)I (Ab)seem

to (Bb7)be what I’m (Eb)not,

(Eb)you (Ab)see;

(Fm7)I’m (Eb)wear in’ my (Fm)heart like a (G)crown,

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend in’ (Eb)that (Fm)you’re still a (Eb)roun’.

(Bb7)Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)pre (Ab)tend in’

I’m do in’ (Eb)well.

(Eb7)My (Ab)need

is (Bb7)such, I pre (Eb)tend too (Ab)much; (Fm7)I’m (Eb)lone ly, but (Fm)no one can (Eb)tell.

(Bb7)Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)a (Ab)drift in a world of my (Eb)own.

(Eb7)I (Ab)play

the (Bb7)game, but to (Eb)my real (Ab)shame, (Fm7)you’ve (Eb)left me to (Fm)dream all a (Eb)lone.

(Eb7)Too (Ab)real is this feel ing of (Eb)make

be lieve, (Eb7)too (Ab)real when I feel what my (Eb)heart can’t con (Bb7)ceal.

Oh, (Eb)yes, I’m the (Fm)great

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend er,

(Eb7)just (Ab)laugh in’ and gay like a (Eb)clown.

(Eb7)I (Ab)seem

to (Bb7)be what I’m (Eb)not,

(Eb)you (Ab)see;

(Fm7)I’m (Eb)wear in’ my (Fm)heart like a (G)crown,

(Bb7)pre (Eb)tend in’ (Eb)that (Fm)you’re still a (Eb)roun’.

(Bb7)Oh, (Eb)roun’.

The Great Pretender — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Great Pretender" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 72 BPM.

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About “The Great Pretender”

What key is "The Great Pretender" by The Platters played in?
The Great Pretender is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Great Pretender"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Great Pretender" 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 "The Great Pretender"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Great Pretender"?
"The Great Pretender" was originally performed by The Platters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Great Pretender"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb7, C7, Cm7, Eb, Eb7, F7, F9, +3 more.
What other songs by The Platters can I play here?
Try "THE MAGIC TOUCH", "ONLY YOU", "My Prayer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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