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Pretend


"Pretend" by Alex G is a song written and performed in the key of D major. Alex G, also known as Sandy Alex G, is an American singer-songwriter known for his indie-folk and lo-fi sound. The song was released on his 2019 album "House of Sugar." Alex G began uploading his music to Bandcamp in 2010, gaining a loyal following and receiving critical acclaim for his DIY approach. "Pretend" showcases his signature style, combining heartfelt lyrics with gentle guitar melodies. The song's melody is characterized by its melancholic tone and intricate fingerpicking patterns. Overall, "Pretend" is a standout track that showcases Alex G's talent as a writer and musician.

Pretend - Alex G

c c g a f
Gonna crack a rib
c g a f
When I get home
c c c g a a g f d
I'm gonna bury you
c c g a f
In my favourite hole

c c c g a f
I made a bloody mess
c c g a f
In the kitchen sink
c c c g a a g f d
I tried to fix myself
c c g a f
But I didn't think

d c
They said
a c a c
We just want to
d c a g
Talk with you
a c a c
We just want to
d c a g
Walk you through

a a# a g a c a g a
Oh , I don't want to see me
c a a a a g a ( a c d c )
I wanna be trapped in you
a a# a g a c a g a
Oh , I don't want to be me
c c a a a a g a ( d c d c )
But I'm gonna pretend for you , oh

c c g a f
Let's paint our nails
c c g a f
And keep it real
c c g a a g f d
'Cause honey all I know
c g a f
Is what I feel

c c c g a f
I'm still looking for
c c c g a f
A friend of a friend
c c c g a a g f d
He said he'd hook me up
c c c c c g a f
He told me what he had

d c
They said
a c a c
Leave your body
d c a g f
Leave your mind
a c a c
Don't you know
d c a g f
You're out of time?

g a f
In his room
g a f
In his bed
g a a g f d
You can't hear what he said
g a f
Looks like dirt
g a f
Tastes like trash
c c g a a g f d
Honey , I know you
g a f ( d c )
Could float right past

a a# a g a c a g a
Oh , I don't want to see me
c a a a a g a ( a c d c )
I wanna be trapped in you
a a# a g a c a g a
Oh , I don't want to be me
c c a a a a g a ( d c d f )
But I'm gonna pretend for you , oh