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Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue

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CPretend you're G7happy when you're Cblue 
It isn't very hard to Dmdo
And you'll find Fhappiness without an G7end 
WhenFever G7you preCtend
Remember G7anyone can Cdream 
And nothing's bad as it may Dmseem
The little Fthings you haven't G7got 
Could Fbe a G7lot if you'd preCtend
You'll find a Emlove you can Fshare
One you can call all your Cown
Just Amclose your eyes Fhe'll be there 
You'll Emnever be G7alone
CAnd if you'll G7sing this melCody
You'll be pretending just like Dmme
The world is Fmine it can be G7yours my friend 
So Fwhy don't G7you preCtend
CAnd if you'll G7sing this melCody 
You'll be pretending just like Dmme
The world is Fmine it can be G7yours my friend 
So Fwhy don't G7you preCtend

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The story behind the song

Brenda Lee was known for her musical versatility, with recordings spanning pop, country, rock and roll, and gospel. She was a child prodigy who began singing at a young age, signing with Decca Records at age 11. Her career showcased a shift from early rock and roll to a pop style that appealed to a wide audience. "Pretend You're Happy When You're Blue" reflects the emotional depth often found in her work, a poignant exploration of masking sadness.

AI-written from these sources:Brenda Lee — Wikipedia ↗

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Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue

by Brenda Lee

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C G7 C

Pretend you're happy when you're blue

It isn't very hard to do

F G7

And you'll find happiness without an end

F G7 C

Whenever you pretend

G7 C

Remember anyone can dream

And nothing's bad as it may seem

F G7

The little things you haven't got

F G7 C

Could be a lot if you'd pretend

Em F

You'll find a love you can share

One you can call all your own

Am F

Just close your eyes he'll be there

Em G7

You'll never be alone

C G7 C

And if you'll sing this melody

You'll be pretending just like me

F G7

The world is mine it can be yours my friend

F G7 C

So why don't you pretend

C G7 C

And if you'll sing this melody

You'll be pretending just like me

F G7

The world is mine it can be yours my friend

F G7 C

So why don't you pretend

About Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue Chords by Brenda Lee

Learn how to play Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue by Brenda Lee with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue chords”, “Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue guitar chords”, or “Brenda Lee Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue 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 Youre Happy When Youre Blue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, Dm, F, Em, Am.

FAQ — Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue by Brenda Lee

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Is "Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue" in?

The chords for "Pretend Youre Happy When Youre Blue" show the original chord names (including C, G7, Dm, F, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.