The Great Pretender

by The Platters
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The Great Pretender

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Oh, (C)yes,

I’m the (Dm)great

pre (C)tend er,

pre (F)tend in’ in a I’m

do in’ (C)well.

(F)My

is (G)such,

I pre (C)tend too (F)much, I’m (C)lone ly but (Dm)no

one can (C)tell.

Oh, (C)yes,

I’m the (Dm)great

pre (C)tend er,

a (F)drift in’ in a world

of my (C)own.

(F)I

the (G)game,

but to (C)my real (F)shame, you’ve (C)left me to (Dm)dream

all a (C)tell.

Oh, (C)lone.

Too (F)real

is this feel

ing of (C)make

be lieve,

too (F)real

when I feel

what my (C)heart

can’t con (G)ceal.

Oh, (C)yes,

I’m the (Dm)great

pre (C)tend er,

just (F)laugh

in’ and gay

like a (C)clown.

(F)seem

to (G)be

what I’m (C)not,

you (F)see,

I’m (C)wear in’

my (G)heart

like a (E)crown;

(F)pre (C)tend in’

that (G)you’re

still a (C)roun’.

The Great Pretender — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Great Pretender" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 180 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 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 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Great Pretender" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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.

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