Wellington (video)

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1. I wish I was in Wellington, the weather's not so good,

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the wind it cuts right through you and it rains more than it should.

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But I'd be there tomorrow, if I only could,

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oh, I wish I was in Wellington.

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2. I wish I was in Wellington - the bureaucracy,

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the suits and the briefcases along Lambton Quay.

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The Harbour City Capital, the lights beside the sea

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oh, I wish I was in Wellington.

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It just isn't practical, you down in the capital,

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and me at the other end of the island.

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The problem is the gap between us on the map,

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and there's no easy way to reconcile it.

+ instrumental = verse 2, lines 1 to 3

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3. I wish I was in Wellington, the cafes and the bars,

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the music and the theatre, and the old Cable Car.

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And you can walk everywhere 'cause nowhere's very far,

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oh, I wish I was in Wellingto...............n. Oh I wish...

(orig. moves up a full step to capo 2nd here)

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4. Oh I wish I was in Wellington, the wind it cuts right through,

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I wish I was in Wellington, there's so much more to do.

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I wish I was in Wellington, and you wish I was, too.

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Oh, I wish I was in Wellington, 'cause then I'd be with you,

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oh, I wish I was in Wellington, 'cause then I'd be with you.

(The Mutton Birds)