You took away from me

I tried to get it back

And if you lie to me

I keep it to myself

A trick or treat but then

That don't make it right

I can't remember when

I could say goodnite

Then something comes into my head

And then a change

I work it out somehow

I guess I've got my ways

But then I wonder how did I get it wrong

It doesn't matter now



Chorus:

I pretend.

I pretend.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah



I take the longest walks

They always do me good

I just indulge myself

In sorrow singing blues

But then I have to laugh

Cause it's an outlet too

And if I add it all

It still just wouldn't do

I've come to realize

There's nothing I can lose

So I control myself

Nothing else to do

I'll just remember when

It comes around again

I'd rather be alone

I won't get hurt again



Chorus:

I pretend

I pretend

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah



Solo



Then something comes

Into my head and then a change

I work it out somehow

I guess I've got my ways

I take the longest walks

It always does me good

I just control myself



Chorus:

I pretend

I pretend

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

(repeat and fade)




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