Drowned World / Substitute for Love

Madonna - Drowned World / Substitute for Love: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Drowned World / Substitute for Love" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Drowned World / Substitute for Love Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Madonna

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Drowned World / Substitute for Love" smoothly on your guitar.

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B
I traded fame for love
C#m
Without a second thought
   A
It all became a silly game
       E
Some things cannot be bought
   B
I got exactly what I asked for
C#m
Wanted it so badly
 A
Running, rushing back for more
E                 B         C#m
I suffered fools - so gladly
     A     E
And now I find
B
I've changed my mind

Chorus:
B            C#m
The face of you
                   A
My substitute for love
                   E
My substitute for love
B                  C#m
Should I wait for you
                   A
My substitute for love
                   E
My substitute for love

I traveled 'round the world
Looking for a home
I found myself in crowded rooms
Feeling so alone
I had so many lovers
Who settled for the thrill
Of basking in my spotlight
I never felt so happy

Chorus

    B
No famous faces, far-off places
C#m
Trinkets I can buy
    A
No handsome stranger, heady danger
  E
Drug that I can try
    B
No ferris wheel, no heart to steal
   C#m
No laughter in the dark
   A
No one-night-stand, no far-off land
    E
No fire that I can spark

B           C#m
The face of you
                   A
My substitute for love
                   E
My substitute for love, mmmhmm

B
Should I wait for you
My substitute for love
My substitute for love

And now I find
I've changed my mind
This is my religion


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Drowned World / Substitute for Love" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Drowned World / Substitute for Love" by Madonna.

Madonna - Drowned World / Substitute for Love: Guitar Chords

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