| D | D | D | D |
[Bridge 1]
D G A D G A
You think we look pretty good, together.
D G A D G A
You think my shoes, are made of leather.
[Verse 1]
Em
But I'm a substitute, for another guy.
Em
I look pretty tall, but my heels are high.
Em
Simple things you see, are all complicated.
Em A
I look pretty young, but I'm just back dated..
[Chorus 1]
D G D
Substitute, your lie for fact.
G D
I see right through, your plastic mac.
G D
I look all white, but my dad was black.
G D
My fine looking suit's, really made out of sack..
[Bridge 2]
G A D G A
I was born with a plastic spoon, in my mouth.
D G A G A
The north side of my town faced east and the east faced south.
[Verse 2]
Em
Now you dare to look me in the eye.
Em
This crocodile tears, are what you cry.
Em
It's a genuine problem, you won't try.
Em A
To work it out at all, just pass it by, pass it by..
[Chorus 2]
D G D
Substitute, me for him.
G D
Substitute, my coke for gin.
G D
Substitute, you for my mum.
D
At least, I'll get my washing done...
{Break}
| D A | G D | D A | G D |
(repeat progression)
[Verse 1]
Em
Well, I'm a substitute, for another guy.
Em
I look pretty tall, but my heels are high.
Em
Simple things you see, are all complicated.
Em A
I look pretty young, but I'm just back dated..
[Outro]
D G D
Substitute, your lie for fact.
G D
I see right through, your plastic mac.
G D
I look all white, but my dad was black.
G D
My fine looking suit's, really made out of sack..
