The Great Pretender

Written By: Buck Ram

Recorded January 25, 1960 at RCA Victor's Studio B, New York

Produced by Hugo Peretta & Luigi Creatore

Recording Engineer: Bob Simpson

Orchestra conducted by Glenn Osser

Albums:   

• Hits Of The 50's 
• The Man Who Invented Soul (LP)
• Wonderful World, The Very Best of Sam Cooke 1957-1960

Lyrics

oh yes, I'm the Great pretender
pretending I'm doing well
my need is such
I pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell

oh yes, I'm  the Great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I play the game
but to my real shame
You've left me to dream all alone

Too real is this feeling of make-belief
Too real when I feel what my heart can conceal
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

Too real is this feeling of make-belief
Too real when I feel what my heart can conceal
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