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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Great Pretender" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Great Pretender" 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. "The Great Pretender" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Great Pretender" 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. "The Great Pretender" is in the key of C at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Great Pretender"?
- 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.
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