“The Great Pretender” is a popular song recorded by The Platters, with Tony Williams on lead vocals, and released as a single in November 1955.
The words and music were written by Buck Ram, the Platters' manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and managemen...
[Verse 1]
Oh-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
[Verse 2]
Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to grieve all alone
[Bridge]
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
[Verse 3]
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' 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
[Bridge]
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
[Verse 4]
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' 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 Great Pretender was written by Buck Ram.
The Great Pretender was produced by Buck Ram.
The Platters released The Great Pretender on Thu Nov 03 1955.