Roy Orbison — The Great Pretender

[Verse 1] 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, 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] 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 [Bridge] Too real is this feeling of make-believe Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal [Verse 4] 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