there is a girl
who's waiting out for me
who's love
is stronger than anything
she prays for me
but when we lie together in my room
it's a dark and lonely truth
that hides beneath the lies
hey hey
I'm starting to pretend
hey hey
I'm starting to pretend
so pure and simple
is my deceit
she never knows
what goes on in my head
I never hear her say
a bitter word
although the way I mess around town
she should see that ...
hey hey
I'm starting to pretend
hey hey
I'm starting to pretend
oh please now
like it never ends
hey hey
I'm starting to pretend.