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David Watts

The Kinks
Chords & TabKeyDintermediate
★4.5(33)

Chords in this song6

Intro

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[Riff] 1 (repeat)
muted
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Verse 1

I am a dull and simple lad
Can not tell water from champagne
And I have never met the queen
And I wish I could have all he has got
I wish I could be like David Watts
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Pre-Chorus 1

And when I lie on my pillow at night
I dream I could fight like David Watts
Lead the school team to victory
And take my exams and pass the lot

Chorus

(Wish I could be) Wish I could be like David Watts
(Wish I could be) Wish I could be like David Watts
(Wish I could be) Conduct my life like David Watts
(Wish I could be) I wish I could be like David Watts
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Verse 2

He is the head boy at the school
He is the captain of the team
He is so gay and fancy free
And I wish all his money belonged to me
I wish I could be like David Watts
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Pre-Chorus 2

And all the girls in the neighborhood
Try to go out with David Watts
They try their best but can't succeed
For he is of pure and noble breed

Chorus/Outro

Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like (Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa)
Wish I could be like (Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa)
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