The Band : The Great Pretender

Lyrics for the The Band song "The Great Pretender" from their "Moondog Matinee" album. Feel free to browse the rest of our The Band lyrics here, or download the rest of our Moondog Matinee lyrics.

Band: The Band
Album: Moondog Matinee
Song: The Great Pretender

Oh yes, i'm the great pretender
Pretending that i'm doing well
My need is such, i pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell

Oh yes, i'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I play the game, but to my real shame
You left me to dream all alone

Too real is this feeling of make believe
Too real when i feel what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes, i'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what i'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around

Too real is this feeling of make believe
Too real when i feel what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes, i'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what i'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around