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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 — 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Great Pretender"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Great Pretender". Key of C, 180 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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