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David Watts chords by
Ray Davies
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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(Nice an d smooth)

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
Interlude 1

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
D
D

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Verse 2
D
D

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I am a dull and simple lad

Cannot tell water from champagne

And I have never met the Queen
G
G

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Em
Em

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G
G

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A
A

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And I wish I could have all that he has got
Verse 3

And I wish I could be like David Watts
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
Verse 4
F#
F#
2

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And when I lie on my pillow at night
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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I dream I could fight like David Watts
E
E

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I'd lead the school team to victory
A
A

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And take my exams and pass the lot
E
E

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(Wish I could be) Wish I
Verse 5
D
D

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could be like David Watts

(Wish I could be)

Wish I could be like David Watts
Verse 6
E
E

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(Wish I could be) Conduct

my life like David Watts

(Wish I could be)
A
A

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I wish I could be like David Watts
Verse 7
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
Verse 8

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
D
D

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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
G
G

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Em
Em

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G
G

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And I wish all his money belonged to me
A
A

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D
D

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And I wish I could be like David Watts
Verse 9
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
Verse 10
F#
F#
2

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And all the girls in the neighborhood
Bm
Bm
2

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Try to go out with David Watts
E
E

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They try their best but can't succeed
A
A

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For he is of pure and noble breed
D
D

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Verse 11


Wish I could be like

Wish I could be like

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

Wish I could be like (Fa, fa, fa, fa)
Verse 12
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa (wish I, wish I,

wish I)

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa (wish I,

wish I, wish I)
Verse 13
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa
Verse 14
D
D

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Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa,

fa, fa (wish I could be like)

Fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa, fa (wish I could be like)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • F#

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • E

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of David Watts by Ray Davies is D major.

The primary chords used in David Watts are D, G, Em, A, F#, B.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Em, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of David Watts is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of David Watts using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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