Sam, you've been waiting much too long now

It looks like she's not coming home

Sam, you've been loyal, true and faithful

All this time with being alone

If I could get that same dedication

I'd give you everything in creation

If she doesn't come back (If she doesn't come back)

I'll be your substitute

Whenever you want me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you need me ooh, ooh

Sam, everyday you waited for her

I've been waiting here for you

Sam, all this time I've been lonely

I know what you've been going through

I'll wait until my chances occur

'Cause you can't keep relying on her

If she doesn't come back (If she doesn't come back)

I'll be your substitute

Whenever you want me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you need me ooh, ooh

Each day by your window you sit inside

Hoping to see her face

Oh, you might as well forget about her

And find someone to take her place (If she doesn't come back)

I'll be your substitute

Whenever you want me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you need me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you want me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you need me ooh, ooh

Don't you know I'll be your substitute

Whenever you want me ooh, ooh