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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Great Pretender" by The Platters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 180 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Great Pretender" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Great Pretender" by The Platters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Great Pretender" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Great Pretender" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.