The Great Pretender

Does she know? Is it so? Is she on to my whole show? If anything, I should have told her long ago But she smiles and I go wild No, it ain't love, but I'm inspired Take me home, oh little darling, take me home But I hope that you remember When our fires turn to embers That if you found me kind and tender It may hurt when you realize That I am the great pretender So my dear, please don't fear That I wish to be unclear But the drinks do adjust my disposition But I will try to be so kind And we can love a little lie Oh, can't you see the yearning in my eyes? But I hope that you remember When our fires turn to embers That if you found me kind and tender It may hurt when you realize That I am the great pretender Oh, I met her late at night She said, "Darling, can I get a light?" Oh, just as pretty as anything I'd seen before When I awoke, she was gone But a note was on the phone And written down was this message to me Oh, I hope that you remember When our fire has turned to embers That if you found me kind and tender It may hurt when you realize That I am the great pretender