The Great Pretender

The Great Pretender is a song featured in Killer Queen. It is performed by Jack Harmon for the Queen assignment. The song was originally performed The Platters. The version performed by Jack was performed by Freddie Mercury for his solo album of the same name.

Context
Jack performed this as his Queen assignment as Mr. Schue allowed for Freddie Mercury solo material to be used. The song reflected his mental state involving his feelings for Rachel and Finn's engagement, something that his friends felt he needed to confront.

Lyrics
Jack: ''Oh, yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending I’m doing well. My need is such I pretend too much, I’m lonely but no one can tell.''

''Oh, yes, I’m the great pretender, adrift in a world of my own. I play the game but to my real shame you’ve left me to dream all alone.''

''Too real is this feeling of make believe. Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal.''

''Ooh, ooh, yes, I’m the great pretender, just laughing and gay like a clown. I seem to be what I’m not, you see? I’m wearing my heart like a crown, pretending that you’re still around.''

Jack and New Directions: Yeah…Ooh hoo…Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal!

Jack: ''Oh, yes, I’m the great pretender, just laughing and gay like a clown. I seem to be what I’m not, you see? I’m wearing my heart like a crown, pretending that you’re…''

Pretending that you’re still around!