Song Description
This guy has lost his wife and can't take time to greive because he feels he needs to be strong for his children.
| Song Length |
2:51 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Miserable |
Subject |
Heartbreak |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
PRETENDING TO BE STRONG
MIKE SHAMUS BENNER
VERSE 1
G C
I DON?T KNOW HOW TO DO THE LAUNDRY
G C
I DON?T KNOW WHERE ANYTHING IS
Em C G D
I BURNT DINNER FOR THE LAST THREE NIGHTS
C D
I FEEL SORRY FOR MY KIDS
CHORUS
G C G
I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG I CAN TAKE THIS
G C D
I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN KEEP HOLDING ON
C D G C
IT WOULD BE SO NICE TO JUST LAY RIGHT DOWN AND CRY
Em D G
BUT I JUST KEEP PRETENDING TO BE STRONG
VERSE 2
G C
I MISSED SOCCER PRACTICE TWICE NOW
G C
I DON?T KNOW WHEN TO PAY THE BILLS
Em C G D
THEY LOOK TO ME TO MAKE IT BETTER
C G
I DON?T KNOW IF I EVER WILL
CHORUS
BRIDGE
D C G
I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO END LIKE THIS I SCREAM THROUGH TEARS
D C D
YOU UP THERE AND WE?RE STUCK DOWN HERE
CHORUS