SEARCH HERE: BROWSE 409412 LYRICS BY ARTIST/BAND NAME: #A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SITE MENU Last Updates Request Lyrics Submit / Correct Popularity Charts VISITORS Login / Register Your Thoughts My Playlists [ More The Band lyrics ] add to playlist     see a mistake?    comment Artist/Band: The Band Lyrics for Song: The Great Pretender Lyrics for Album: Moondog Matinee [1973] 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 Album Lyrics: Moondog Matinee [1973] The Band "Moondog Matinee [1973]" 1. Holy Cow 2. Share Your Love 3. Mystery Train 4. Third Man Theme 5. The Promised Land 6. The Great Pretender 7. I'm Ready 8. Saved 9. A Change Is Gonna Come