Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
the intro repeats (8 times) a more complex version of the pattern below (solo first 2
moderate percussion
accompaniment 3rd and 4th time; layered percussion and
guitar accompaniment 5th and 6th time ; solo 7th and 8th time)
I wish I was in Wellington, the weather's not so good
The wind it cuts right through you and
it rains more than it should
But I'd be there tomorrow, if I only could
Oh I wish I was in Wellington
(ramp up tone)
I wish I was in Wellington - the bureaucracy.
The suits and the briefcases along Lambton Quay [pronounced "Kee"]
The Harbour City Capital, the lights beside the sea
Oh I wish I was in Wellington
It just isn't practical, you down in the capital
And me at the other end of the island (syncopated)
The problem is the gap - between us on the map
And there's no easy way to reconcile it
Middle instrumental
approximate):
first part...
second part...
I wish I was in Wellington, the cafes and the bars
The music and the theatre, and the old Cable Car
And you can walk everywhere 'cause nowhere's very far
roll up to
Oh I wish I was in Wellington
Oh I wish...
(Transition to key change)
Key Change from C Major to A Major
Oh I wish I was in Wellington, the wind it cuts right through
I wish I was in Wellington, there's so much more to do
I wish I was in Wellington, and you wish I was too
Oh I wish I was in Wellington, 'cause then I'd be with you
Oh I wish I was in Wellington, 'cause then I'd be with you
Outro
this is a chord-based variation of the original):
(let last chord ring)