The Who- Substitute written by Pete Townshend in 1965
Tab written by Ryan Filpi
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A very simple song. Not too much to it.
Intro (x1):
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D------0--0-----0--0-----0--0--------0--0-|
A-0--2-------0--------0--------0--2-------|
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Verse (x1):
You think we look pretty good....
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D------0--0-----0--0-----0--0--------0--0-|
A-0--2-------0--------0--------0--2-------|
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Chorus:
Well I'm a substitute for another guy...
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D--------2--------------------------------|
A-----------------0--2--------------------|
E---0--------3----------------------------|
Look pretty young but I'm...
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A--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-----------------|
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(Substitute) Me for him....
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D--12--12--12--12--12--12--12--12---------|
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Verse (x1)
Chorus (x1)
Bridge (x1):
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D--12\--0--0--4--0--5--0--4--0------------|
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G--0--0--5--0--4--0--5--0-----------------|
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D--0--0--4--0--5--0--4--0-----------------|
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D--0--0--4--0--5--0--4--0-----------------|
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Chorus
Fake Outro (don't play)
Verse
Chorus
Note: The chorus is broken down into three parts. The first line is played 8
times before the other two parts, which are each played once. The bass is very
prolific in this song, so it's easy to get the timing down. Enjoy!
