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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Piano
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton
Bass Guitar
Rick Buckler
Rick Buckler
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Songwriter
The Jam
The Jam
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Producer
Chris Parry
Chris Parry
Associate Producer
Gregg Jackman
Gregg Jackman
Engineer
Peter Schierwade
Peter Schierwade
Assistant Engineer
Phil Thornalley
Phil Thornalley
Assistant Engineer
Roger Bechirian
Roger Bechirian
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I am a dull and simple lad
Cannot tell water from champagne
And I have never met the Queen
And I wish I could have all he has got, oi
Wish I could be like David Watts
[Instrumental]
And when I lie on my pillow at night
I dream I could fight like David Watts
And lead the school team to victory
Take my exams and pass the lot
(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) Wish I could be like David Watts
[Instrumental]
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 I could have all he has got, oi
Wish I could be like David Watts
[Instrumental]
And all the girls in the neighborhood
Try to go out with David Watts
They try their best, but can't succeed
'Cause he is of pure and noble breed
(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) Wish I could be like David Watts
(Wish I could be) Wish I could be like David Watts
[Outro]
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
[Instrumental]
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
(David Watts)
Written by: Ray Davies

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