I Can't Pretend It Never Happened chords - Nenni Emily ♬ How to Play

I Can't Pretend It Never Happened chords

Capo 2nd fret.
 
If you don't want to use a capo transpsoe +2 steps.
 
 
 
[Intro]
G
 
 
[Verse 1]
G                         Em
I can’t pretend that it never happened
             G                    Em
Why are your eyes asking me if I can
       C                               G
I been turned down and turned on by my own best friend
            C               D        G
It’s got me hurtin’ like my old self again
 
 
[Verse 2]
G                              Em
Forgiving ain’t the same as forgetting
         G                    Em

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Can only half choose magnanimity
      C                               G
To forget my mind can’t just shut off and erase
       C                D           G         C
But forgiveness that is something I can fake
 
 
[Interlude]
G   Em    G    Em
 
 
[Verse 3]
G                         Em
I can’t pretend that it never happened
             G                 Em
Why are your eyes asking me if I can
        C                             G
I’m too old to let myself be told I’m too feelin’
        C                   D             G
And too young to think that I can’t start again
 
 
[Outro]
G   C  D  G
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How to play "I Can't Pretend It Never Happened" by Emily Nenni on guitar:

Tuning: Standard EADGBE tuning.
Capo Position: Capo on the 2nd fret.
Chord Progression: (Relative to the capo)
Intro: G
Verse 1: G | Em | G | Em | C | G | C D G
Verse 2: G | Em | G | Em | C | G | C D G C
Interlude: G Em | G Em
Verse 3: G | Em | G | Em | C | G | C D G
Outro: G C D G

Strumming Pattern:
A down-up-down-up pattern fits well, emphasizing the downstrokes.
Keep the strumming gentle and consistent to match the reflective tone.

Playing Tips:
Chord Changes: Practice switching between G, Em, C, and D to maintain smooth transitions.
Dynamics: Adjust strumming intensity to match the shifts in emotion throughout the verses.
Capo Adjustments: If not using a capo, transpose chords up by 2 semitones.

Common Mistakes:
Timing Issues: Keep your strumming steady to maintain the song's flow.
Capo Positioning: Ensure the capo is correctly positioned to avoid buzzing.

Lyrics Meaning:
"I Can't Pretend It Never Happened" reflects on the challenge of moving forward after a betrayal
or heartbreak. Emily Nenni emphasizes that while forgiveness might be possible, forgetting is
more difficult. The song explores a mix of resilience and vulnerability, offering a contemplative 
take on the process of healing.