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Can We Pretend

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[Intro]
Amaj7
[Verse]
ACan we pretend
That from now on
Dm7There is no yesterdaAmaj7y
APaint a portrait of tomorrow
DmWith no colors from todAay
[Chorus]
DmThere's a light that shine in your face someAtimes
Dm7That takes my feeling Dmwraps them around your nAeed
Dm7But there's shadow G7hiding in your heart someAtimesAmaj7  
Dm7That makes my feelings turn back in on Amaj7me
[Verse]
Amaj7Can we pretend
The pain is gone
DmAnd go our merry Away
Paint a portrait of tomorrow
DWith the colors bright and Agay
[Chorus]
There's Dm7a light that shine Dmin your face somAmaj7etimesA  
That taDm7kes my feeling Gwraps them aroAund your neeAmaj7d
ABut there's shadow hidinAmaj7g in youAr heart sometiDmes
That mDmakes my feelings turn back in on mAe
[Bridge]
DmCan we pretend
ACan we pretend
ACan we pretend
ACan we pretend
Amaj7Ohh   aAhh oD7hhh
[Solo]
Dm      A       Amaj7   A       D7      Dm7             Amaj7   A

The story behind the song

Bill Withers was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter, known for several hits over an 18-year career. "Can We Pretend" appears on his 1974 album, +’Justments. Withers largely stopped performing and recording in the mid-1980s, citing burnout and conflicts with record company executives.

AI-written from these sources:Bill Withers — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Can We Pretend

by Bill Withers

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[Intro]

Amaj7

[Verse]

Can we pretend

That from now on

Dm7 Amaj7

There is no yesterday

Paint a portrait of tomorrow

Dm A

With no colors from today

[Chorus]

Dm A

There's a light that shine in your face sometimes

Dm7 Dm A

That takes my feeling wraps them around your need

Dm7 G7 A Amaj7

But there's shadow hiding in your heart sometimes

Dm7 Amaj7

That makes my feelings turn back in on me

[Verse]

Amaj7

Can we pretend

The pain is gone

Dm A

And go our merry way

Paint a portrait of tomorrow

D A

With the colors bright and gay

[Chorus]

Dm7 Dm Amaj7 A

There's a light that shine in your face sometimes

Dm7 G A Amaj7

That takes my feeling wraps them around your need

A Amaj7 A D

But there's shadow hiding in your heart sometimes

Dm A

That makes my feelings turn back in on me

[Bridge]

Can we pretend

Amaj7 A D7

Ohh ahh ohhh

[Solo]

Dm A Amaj7 A D7 Dm7 Amaj7 A

About Can We Pretend Chords by Bill Withers

Learn how to play Can We Pretend by Bill Withers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Can We Pretend chords”, “Can We Pretend guitar chords”, or “Bill Withers Can We 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 Can We Pretend chords and for experienced players who want accurate Can We Pretend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Amaj7, A, Dm7, Dm, G7, D.

FAQ — Can We Pretend by Bill Withers

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What key is "Can We Pretend" in?

The chords for "Can We Pretend" show the original chord names (including Amaj7, A, Dm7, Dm, G7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.