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! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me, ooh! Sam, every day 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! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me, ooh! Each day by your window You sit and sigh hoping to see her face Aw, 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! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me, ooh! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you want me, ooh! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me, ooh! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you want me, ooh! Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me, ooh!