Girl You've been waiting much too long Now it looks like he's not coming home Girl 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 he doesn't come back (If he doesn't come back) I'll be your substitute Whenever you want me Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me? Girl Every day you waited for him I've been waiting here for you And, girl All this time I've been lonely I know what you're going through I realize my chances are slim But you can't keep relying on him If he doesn't come back (If he doesn't come back) I'll be your substitute Whenever you want me Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me? Each day by your window you sit and cry hoping to see his face Oh, you might as well forget about him and find someone to take his place If he doesn't come back (If he doesn't come back) I'll be your substitute Whenever you want me Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me? I wanna be your substitute Whenever you want me Don't you know I'll be your substitute Whenever you need me?