- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
The Great Pretender |
|
|---|---|---|
By: |
||
Instruments: |
Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C5 |
|
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
|
Original Published Key: |
C Major |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
BPM: |
88 |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0130571 |
|
|
Price:
|
$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
|
|
Pages: |
3 |
|
|
Lyrics Begin:
|
Oh, yes, I'm the great pretender |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
Song Details
Composer: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricist: |
||
Date: |
1955 |
|
Publisher: |
Peer International Corporation |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0130571 |
|
Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, yes, I'm the great pretender |
|
From the Album: |
||
From the Book: |
E-Z Play Today #286 - Early Rock 'n' Roll |
|
Other arrangements of The Great Pretender
See all arrangementsExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “The Great Pretender” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the beginner notes score for “The Great Pretender” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “The Great Pretender” is written for voice, treble clef instrument and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The Great Pretender” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Great Pretender” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Great Pretender” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“The Great Pretender” by The Platters is available as a beginner notes arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Buck Ram. It includes 3 pages of music.
The original key is C major. The tempo is around 88 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the R&B style category. This song is available in 18 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
Embed