Verse EmKeep You In The DGark You Know They AlAl PreCtend EmKeep You In The DGark And So It AlAl BCegan EmSend In Your Skeletons GSing As Their Bones Go Marching AIn..C. Again EmThe Need You Buried Deep GThe Secrets That You Keep Are EAver Ready CAre You Ready? EmI'm Finished Making Sense GDone Pleading Ignorance That WhoAle CDefense EmSpinning Infinity, Boy GThe Wheel Is Spinning Me It's NeAver-Ending, Never-Ending CSame Old Story Chorus EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? Verse EmIn Time Or So I'm Told GI'm Just Another Soul For ASale... Oh,C Well EmThe Page Is Out Of Print GWe Are Not Permanent AWe're Temporary, Temporary CSame Old Story Chorus EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? Verse EmI'm The Voice Inside Your Head GYou Refuse To Hear EmI'm The Face That You Have To Face GMirrored In Your Stare EmI'm What's Left, I'm What's Right GI'm The Enemy EmI'm The Hand That Will Take You Down GBring You To Your Knees ASo Who Are You? CYeah, Who Are You? AYeah, Who Are You? CYeah, Who Are You? EmKeep You In The DGark You Know They AAll PrCetend Chorus WEmhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? EmWhat If I Say I'm Not Like The Others? GWhat If I Say I'm Not Just Another AOne Of Your Plays? AYou're The Pretender CWhat If I Say That I'll Never Surrender? ASo Who Are CYou? AYeah, Who Are CYou? AYeah, Who Are YCou? End With An Am
FAQ
What are the chords for The Pretender?
The chords for The Pretender are: Em, G, A, C
What is the original key of The Pretender?
The original key is Am.
What is the difficulty of playing The Pretender?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play The Pretender in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can The Pretender be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play The Pretender on ukulele?
Chord The Pretender can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in The Pretender?
The Pretender uses 4 chords: Em, G, A, C
What is the easiest way to play The Pretender?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was The Pretender released in?
The Pretender was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for The Pretender?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Pretender to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Em
G
A
C
Capo · play original chords