Drowned World - Substitute For Love
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Synth Intro
[Verse 1]
(In the first four lines, only strike chords once)
A Bm D
I traded fame for love without a second thought
G D
It all became a silly game, some things cannot be bought
A Bm
I got exactly what I asked for, wanted it so badly
G D
Running, rushing, back for more, I suffered fools
A Bm G D A
so gladly and now I find, I've changed my mind
[Chorus]
A Bm G
The face of you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
A Bm G
Should I wait for you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
[Instrumental]
Synth-Effects, guitar plays
A Bm G D Dsus D
[Verse 2]
A Bm
Traveled 'round the world, looking for a home
G
I found myself in crowded rooms
D
Feeling so alone
A
I had so many lovers
Bm
Who've settled for the thrill
G D
Basking in my spotlight
D
I never felt so happy
[Chorus] (Same chords played as arpeggios)
A Bm G
The face of you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
A Bm G
Should I wait for you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
Chords played over her vocals
A Bm G D Dsus D
[Bridge]
A Bm
Famous faces, far off places, trinkets I can buy
G D
No handsome stranger, heady danger, drug that I can try
A Bm
No ferris wheel, no heart to steal, no laughter in the dark
G D Dsus D
No one-night-stand, no far off land, no fire that I can spark
Chords played over her vocals
A Bm G D Dsus D
[Chorus]
A Bm G
The face of you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
A Bm G
Should I wait for you, my substitute for love
G D Dsus D
My substitute for love
[Outro] (only play chords once)
A Bm
And now I find
G D
I've changed my mind
This is my religion
How to play Drowned World - Substitute For Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.