About The Song

“Just Pretend” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released on his 1970 album That’s the Way It Is.

It was written by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett.
The lyrics portray someone asking their lover to “just pretend” that their relationship is still strong, even if the feelings have faded.
Elvis first performed the song live in Las Vegas in 1970. It was never released as a single, but appeared on the That’s the Way It Is album.
“Just Pretend” shows Elvis’ smooth vocals and country/pop blend. Music critics noted it was a strong album track.

Though not as famous as hits like “Suspicious Minds”, “Just Pretend” is considered one of Elvis’ better later-career recordings that deserves more recognition.

Elvis only performed the song live during his 1970 Vegas season. It was never a concert staple once Elvis returned to touring in the 1970s.
The most famous live version is from the That’s The Way It Is documentary/album from 1970

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Lyric

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Just pretend, I’m holding you
And whispering things soft and low
And think of me, how it’s gonna be,
Just pretend I didn’t go
When I walked away, I heard you say
If you need me, you know what to do
I knew it then, I’d be back again
Just pretend I’m right there with you

And I’ll come flying to you, again
All the crying is true
Oh, I will hold you and love you again
But until then, we’ll just pretend

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Oh, it’s funny but I can’t recall the things
We said or why you’re crying
But now I know it was wrong to go
I belong here by your side