About the song The Great Pretender – The Platters
The Platters’ song “The Great Pretender” was written by Buck Ram and first released in 1959. The song is a doo-wop ballad and features Tony Williams as lead singer. Some of the most famous lyrics of the song include “Oh, yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending to be a lover, with a heart that’s free, but oh, no, no, I’m a fool for you, because I can’t stop loving you.”
The song was a huge success, reaching number one in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is considered to be one of the greatest doo-wop songs of all time and has been covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and the Beach Boys.
“The Great Pretender” is a beautiful and moving song about the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are full of longing and despair, and the melody is haunting and evocative. The song’s message is timeless and relatable, and it continues to resonate with listeners today.
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The Great Pretender – The Platters Lyrics
Oh-oh, yes, I’m the great pretenderPretending that I’m doing wellMy need is such, I pretend too muchI’m lonely, but no one can tellOh-oh, yes, I’m the great pretenderAdrift in a world of my ownI played the game but to my real shameYou’ve left me to grieve all aloneToo real is this feeling of make-believeToo real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)Yes, I’m the great pretenderJust laughin’ and gay like a clownI seem to be what I’m not, you seeI’m wearing my heart like a crownPretending that you’re still aroundToo real is this feeling of make-believeToo real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)Yes, I’m the great pretenderJust laughin’ and gay like a clownI seem to be what I’m not, you seeI’m wearing my heart like a crownPretending that you’re still around(Still around)