Listen to David Watts by The Kinks

David Watts

The Kinks

Rock

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

The Kinks

Performer

Dave Davies

Guitar

Pete Quaife

Bass Guitar

Mick Avory

Drums

Nicky Hopkins

Keyboards

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Ray Davies

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Dave Davies

Producer

Shel Talmy

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

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[Verse 2]

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 (Hey)

I wish I could be like David Watts

[Verse 3]

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And when I lie on my pillow at night

I dream I could fight like David Watts

And lead the school team to victory

And take my exams and pass the lot

[Verse 5]

(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

[Verse 6]

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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 (Hey)

And I wish I could be like David Watts

[Verse 8]

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[Verse 9]

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

[Verse 10]

Wish I could be like

Wish I could be like

Wish I could be like

Wish I could be like

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Be like

Wish I could be like

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Written by: Ray Davies

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