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GPretend you're happy when you're Gblue;
GIt isn't very hard to dAmo
AAmnd you'll find happiness withoDut an endAm  
WhDenever Cyou preGtend.
GRemember anyone can dreamG,
GAnd nothing's bad as it mAmay seem;
AmThe little things you havenD't got
CAmould Dbe a lot if yCou pretGend.
(ponte)
You'll find a love you can shBmare,
AmOne you can call all youEmr own;
Just close your eyes, she'll Bmbe there --
YAmou'll never bDe alone.
AGnd if you sing this melGody,
You'll be pretending just like Amme.
The world is mine, it can be Dyours, my frieAmnd,
So wDhy don't you Cpretend?G  
GAnd if you sing this melodyG,
You'll be pretending just like Amme.
The world is mine, it can be yDours, my frieAmnd,
So whDy don't Cyou pretendG?

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Pretend

by Nat King Cole

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G G

Pretend you're happy when you're blue;

G Am

It isn't very hard to do

Am D Am

And you'll find happiness without an end

D C G

Whenever you pretend.

G G

Remember anyone can dream,

G Am

And nothing's bad as it may seem;

Am D

The little things you haven't got

Am D C G

Could be a lot if you pretend.

(ponte)

You'll find a love you can share,

Am Em

One you can call all your own;

Just close your eyes, she'll be there --

Am D

You'll never be alone.

G G

And if you sing this melody,

You'll be pretending just like me.

D Am

The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend,

D C G

So why don't you pretend?

G G

And if you sing this melody,

You'll be pretending just like me.

D Am

The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend,

D C G

So why don't you pretend?

About Pretend Chords by Nat King Cole

Learn how to play Pretend by Nat King Cole with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pretend chords”, “Pretend guitar chords”, or “Nat King Cole Pretend chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Pretend chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pretend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, D, C, Bm, Em.

FAQ — Pretend by Nat King Cole

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Is "Pretend" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pretend" by Nat King Cole with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Nat King Cole below.

What key is "Pretend" in?

The chords for "Pretend" show the original chord names (including G, Am, D, C, Bm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.