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WITHTHEDEVIL As Recorded by Van Halen

(From the War ner B ros. Reco rding VAN HALEN)
Transcribed by Troy Nelson
Words & Music by Edward Van Halen,
Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony,
Tune Down 1/2 Step:
and David Lee Roth
(1)=Eb (4)=Db
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