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(G7)Oh, (C)yes I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)pre (F)tend in’ I’m do in’ (C)well.
(C7)My (F)need is such, I pre (C)tend too (F)much, (Dm)I’m lone ly but no one can (C)tell.
(G7)Oh, (C)yes, I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)a (F)drift in a world of my (C)own.
(C7)I (F)play the (G7)game but, to (C)my real (F)shame, (Dm)you’ve left me to dream all a (C)lone.
(C7)Too (F)real is this feel ing of (C)make be lieve, (C7)too (F)real when I feel what my heart can’t con (G7)ceal.
Oh, (C)yes, I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)just (F)laugh in’ and gay like a (C)clown.
(C7)I (F)seem to (G7)be what I’m (C)not, you (F)see, (Dm)I’m (C)wear in’ my (Dm)heart like a (E)crown;
(G7)pre (C)tend in’ that (Dm)you’re still a (C)’roun’.
Oh, (C)yes I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)pre (F)tend in’ I’m do in’ (C)well.
(C7)My (F)need is such, I pre (C)tend too (F)much, (Dm)I’m lone ly but no one can (C)tell.
(G7)Oh, (C)yes, I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)a (F)drift in a world of my (C)own.
(C7)I (F)play the (G7)game but, to (C)my real (F)shame, (Dm)you’ve left me to dream all a (C)lone.
(C7)Too (F)real is this feel ing of (C)make be lieve, (C7)too (F)real when I feel what my heart can’t con (G7)ceal.
Oh, (C)yes, I’m the great pre (C)tend er,
(C7)just (F)laugh in’ and gay like a (C)clown.
(C7)I (F)seem to (G7)be what I’m (C)not, you (F)see, (Dm)I’m (C)wear in’ my (Dm)heart like a (E)crown;
(G7)pre (C)tend in’ that (Dm)you’re still a (C)’roun’.
Oh, (C)roun’.
The Great Pretender — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Great Pretender" 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, 80 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 “The Great Pretender”
- Can I play "The Great Pretender" 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 "The Great Pretender" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Great Pretender" by The Platters played in?
- The Great Pretender 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 "The Great Pretender"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Great Pretender" 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 "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 other songs by The Platters can I play here?
- Try "THE MAGIC TOUCH", "THE GREAT PRETENDER", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Great Pretender"?
- 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. "The Great Pretender" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Great Pretender"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Great Pretender" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.