Let's say that was then Here we go again All our friends are filling the room It's like a play And the words that I'll say Are not for you, they're for that costume Giving you hope That when they pull the rope It's on a happy ending, but, baby, I'm pretending Isn't it hard? The windows are barred But you can't let go and can't hold onto Anything sure That's attached and secure Looking for a lifeline online Something to show That I really do know So that's the file I'm sending, but, baby, I'm pretending Baby, I'm pretending even though I know better But I can't refuse 'Cause, although on a ruse You've come to me depending, baby, I'm pretending Baby, I'm pretending (baby, I'm pretending) Baby, I'm pretending (baby, I'm pretending)