The Who - Substitute: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Substitute" 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 Substitute Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Who
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 "Substitute" smoothly on your guitar.
D G D You think we look pretty good together You think my shoes are made of leather Em G A Em G A But I'm a substitute for another guy I look pretty tall but my heels are high The simple things you see are all complicated I look pretty young, but I'm just back-dated, yeah Chorus: D A G D Subsitute lies for fact D A G D I can see right through your plastic mack D A G D I look all white but my dad was black D A G D My fine looking suit's really made out of sack I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth The north side of my town faced east, and the east was facing south And now you dare to look me in the eye Those crocodile tears are what you cry It's a genuine problem, you won't try To work it out at all you just pass it by, pass it by Chorus: Substitute me for him Substitute my coke for gin Substitute you for my mum At least I'll get my washing done I'm a substitute for another guy I look pretty tall but my heels are high The simple things you see are all complicated I look pretty young, but I'm just backdated, yeah I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth The north side of my town faced east, and the east was facing south And now you dare to look me in the eye Those crocodile tears are what you cry It's a genuine problem, you won't try To work it out at all you just pass it by, pass it by Chorus: Substitute me for him Substitute my coke for gin Substitute you for my mum At least I'll get my washing done Substitute your lies for fact I see right through your plastic mac I look all white, but my dad was black My fine-looking suit is really made out of sack | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  D  Em  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Substitute" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Substitute" by The Who.