'The Great Pretender'
by The Platters

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 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
(Still around)

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This is a great beach music / doo wop song by a great group. I should be seeing this group very soon, too. Hee Hee Hee.

I actually think this song is pretty sad. Read the lyrics and if you still don't get why its sad, listen to the song.

Freddy Mercury of Queen also did a version of this song that I've heard is really good but I have not heard it so I can't say.

This song really is great, though. And it is a classic at that.