Pretend
Nelson Riddle Orchestra Lyrics
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It isn't very hard to do
And you'll find happiness without an end
Whenever you pretend
Remember anyone can dream
And nothing's bad as it may seem
The little things you haven't got
You'll find a love you can share
One you can call all your own
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
You'll never be alone
And if you sing this melody
You'll be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
And if you sing this melody
You'll be pretending just like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
So why don't you pretend?
The song Pretend by Nelson Riddle Orchestra is a classic tune that encourages listeners to put on a facade of happiness even when they are feeling down. The lyrics advise that pretending to be happy is easy and can lead to everlasting happiness. The song stresses on the power of positive thinking and encourages listeners to dream and not be disheartened by what they don’t have but cherish the little things they possess.
The song features a mix of melancholy and uplifting tones, with the lyrics being in sync with the musical arrangement. The lyrics urge listeners to close their eyes and pretend to be with someone they love or to sing along to the melody of the song and transport themselves to a better place. Pretend broadly suggests that pretending to be happy, even in the face of challenges, can lead to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretend you're happy when you're blue
Act as if you are happy even when you are sad
It isn't very hard to do
Faking happiness is effortless
And you'll find happiness without an end
You will discover endless happiness if you pretend
Whenever you pretend
Pretending is a magical trick for being happy
Remember anyone can dream
Always have hope, anyone has the ability to dream
And nothing's bad as it may seem
Things can be better than they initially appear
The little things you haven't got
Small things that you don't possess
Could be a lot if you pretend
Through pretending, even small things can have significant value
You'll find a love you can share
Pretending can lead you to a loving relationship
One you can call all your own
A loving relationship that is yours only
Just close your eyes, she'll be there
If you imagine it, the love of your life will be there
You'll never be alone
Pretending can eliminate loneliness and bring companionship
And if you sing this melody
If you sing along to this tune
You'll be pretending just like me
You will be pretending and enjoying life like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
By pretending, you can own the world
So why don't you pretend?
Why not try pretending and see how much happiness it brings?
And if you sing this melody
If you sing along to this tune
You'll be pretending just like me
You will be pretending and enjoying life like me
The world is mine, it can be yours, my friend
By pretending, you can own the world
So why don't you pretend?
Why not try pretending and see how much happiness it brings?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: CLIFF PARMAN, DAN BELLOC, FRANK LA VERE, LEW DOUGLAS
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