The Great Pretender Lyrics

The song The Great Pretender is performed by The Band in the album named Moondog Matinee in the year 2001 .



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



The Band - Moondog Matinee

May 2001

  1. Holy Cow
  2. Share Your Love
  3. Third Man Theme
  4. Promised Land
  5. The Great Pretender
  6. I'm Ready
  7. Saved
  8. A Change Is Gonna Come
  9. Didn't It Rain (outtake)
  10. Crying Heart Blues (outtake)
  11. Shakin' (outtake)
  12. What Am I Living For (outtake)
  13. Going Back To Memphis (outtake)

The Great Pretender