THE SHORTEST STRAW

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Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 17:17:40 -0500 (CDT)

From: gregh@tcs.itis.com (Greg and or Paul Halvorson)

Subject: The Shortest Straw by Metallica



The Shortest Straw

From Metallica's ...And Justice For All album.



Tabbed by Paul Halvorson



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