The Great Pretender by Viking Cowboy

The Platters cover by viking cowboy “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. Released: November 3, 1955 Genre: Rhythm and blues, doo-wop Recorded: 1955 -------------------------------LYRICS---------------- “The Great Pretender“ 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 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 Too real is this feeling of make-believe Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal 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 Too real is this feeling of make-believe Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal 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 Writer(s): Buck Ram AZLyrics P The Platters Lyrics