The Kinks – David Watts (Guitar)

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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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I am a dull and simple lad

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Can not tell water from champagne

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And I have never met the queen

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And I wish I could have all he has got

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I wish I could be like David Watts

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[Pre-Chorus 1]
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And when I lie on my pillow at night

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I dream I could fight like David Watts

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Lead the school team to victory

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And take my exams and pass the lot
[Chorus]
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(Wish I could be) Wish I could be like David Watts
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(Wish I could be) Conduct my life like David Watts

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(Wish I could be) I wish I could be like David Watts

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[Verse 2]
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He is the head boy at the school

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He is the captain of the team

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He is so gay and fancy free

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And I wish all his money belonged to me

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I wish I could be like David Watts

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[Pre-Chorus 2]
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And all the girls in the neighborhood

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Try to go out with David Watts

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They try their best but can't succeed

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For he is of pure and noble breed
[Chorus/Outro]
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Wish I could be like

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Wish I could be like

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

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