[Hook 1: Bruce Foxton, Bruce Foxton & Paul Weller]
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[Verse 1: Foxton]
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, oy

[Hook 2: Foxton, Foxton & Weller]
Wish I could be like David Watts
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[Chorus 1: Weller, Foxton]
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) [?] like David Watts
(Wish I could be) Wish I could be like David Watts

[Hook 1: Foxton, Foxton & Weller]
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[Verse 2: Foxton]
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, oy

[Hook 2: Foxton, Foxton & Weller]
Wish I could be like David Watts
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[Chorus 2: Weller, Foxton]
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
(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: Weller, Foxton, Foxton & Weller]
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
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