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