Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Sam, you've been waiting much too long now
D E
It looks like she's not coming home
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Sam, you've been loyal, true and faithful
D E
All this time with being alone
[Pre-Chorus]
A E
If I could get that same dedication
A E
I'd give you everything in creation
B
If she doesn't come back (if she doesn't come back ...)
[Chorus]
E A B
I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you want me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you need me (ooh-hoo)
[Verse 2]
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Sam, every day you waited for her
D E
I've been waiting here for you
E
Sam, all this time I've been lonely
D E
I know what you've been going through
[Pre-Chorus]
A E
I'll wait until my chances occur
A E
Cause you can't keep relying on her
B7
If she doesn't come back (if she doesn't come back ...)
[Chorus]
E A B
I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you want me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you need me (ooh-hoo)
[Middle 8]
D A
Each day by your window you sit and sigh
E A
Hoping to see her face
C#m G#m F#m
Aw, you might as well forget about her and find
G#m A B
Someone to take her place (if she doesn't come back ...)
[Chorus]
E A B
I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you want me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you need me (ooh-hoo)
[Outro]
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you want me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you need me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you want me (ooh-hoo)
A E A B
Don't you know I'll be your substitute
A E A B
Whenever you need me (ooh-hoo)
(fade)