Verse 1: Went out, wear my smile, just as I rehearsed Say “I’m ok,” once in a while, even when I am hurt. Laugh on cue, nod my head, do the things they all expect. It’s easier to blend in, So I try my best to... ⸻ Chorus: Play pretend, la la la la, la la, la Oh I, I, I’ll Play pretend… (Speaking fast, sarcastic) Oh, no, it’s fine I can handle it Don’t worry about it, You were right, I’m so dumb I wish I’ve done enough, Are you alright? What happened? I wish you well even when I die, I’ll keep on… play pretend.. ⸻ Verse 2 How are you? I say to my best friend who stole my boyfriend a week ago. I said it’s fine and say “Maybe we were’nt really meant to be?” ⸻ Chorus: Guess I’ll just play pretend, Chorus: Play pretend, la la la la, la la, la Oh I, I, I’ll Play pretend… (fast, sarcasm, rage) Oh, no, it’s fine I can handle it Don’t worry about it, You were right, I’m so dumb I wish I’ve done enough, Are you alright? What happened? I wish you well even when I die, I’ll keep on… play pretend.. ⸻ Outro: Why do I keep, sympathizing? Why do I keep, Playing pretend? I keep asking because I don’t know anymore, I’m not dumb but I keep doing it to me… Oh why oh why oh why. I’ll play pretend.
