Straight out of some story
You walked in, in all your glory
I thought you were perfect for me
I was out of my mind
Looked like I was winning
It was the best love I'd ever been in
Just when we were beginning
The end--you left me behind
And I was looking forward to a happy ending
So much for pretending
I should have known better
Than to think of happy ever
After--you and me together
I was out of my league
I kept my heart hidden
And now I'm wishing that I didn't
Oh who am I kidding
You weren't even intrigued
And I was looking forward to a happy ending
So much for pretending
It could have been beautiful
If I'd only met you
If I'd only let you know
What you meant to me
And if I could I would
Give you a demonstration
Of how my imagination
Thought it ought to be
So much for pretending
Ooh yeah, pretending...pretending
So much for pretending
You walked in, in all your glory
I thought you were perfect for me
I was out of my mind
Looked like I was winning
It was the best love I'd ever been in
Just when we were beginning
The end--you left me behind
And I was looking forward to a happy ending
So much for pretending
I should have known better
Than to think of happy ever
After--you and me together
I was out of my league
I kept my heart hidden
And now I'm wishing that I didn't
Oh who am I kidding
You weren't even intrigued
And I was looking forward to a happy ending
So much for pretending
It could have been beautiful
If I'd only met you
If I'd only let you know
What you meant to me
And if I could I would
Give you a demonstration
Of how my imagination
Thought it ought to be
So much for pretending
Ooh yeah, pretending...pretending
So much for pretending
song info:
Verified yes
LanguageEnglish
GenreCountry
Rank−
Duration00:02:32
Charts
Copyright ©BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
WriterJohn Andrew Tirro, Derek George, Bryan S. White
Lyrics licensed byLyricFind
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Last updatedMarch 7th, 2022
About"So Much for Pretending" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Bryan White. It was released in June 1996 as the second single from his album Between Now and Forever. The song was White's third No. 1 single – and with a pair of weeks on top (September 21–28, 1996), his only multi-week No. 1 – on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart.
White co-wrote the song with John Tirro and Derek George, the latter of whom was a former member of the band Pearl River. The video is also noted for a cameo appearance by Texas Rangers first baseman Will Clark.
The music video was directed by Jeffrey C. Phillips and premiered in mid-1996.
White co-wrote the song with John Tirro and Derek George, the latter of whom was a former member of the band Pearl River. The video is also noted for a cameo appearance by Texas Rangers first baseman Will Clark.
The music video was directed by Jeffrey C. Phillips and premiered in mid-1996.
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