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D----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANOTHER HALF-ASS TRANSCRIPTION BY: RAY SCHEIDLER 2562 PAINTED ROCK DR. SANTA CLARA,CA.95051.MY 3RD THIN LIZZY (“COWBOY SONG” “WHISKEY IN THE JAR” WERE PREVIOUS).I’M STILL WORKING ON “STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU” “KILLER ON THE LOOSE” AND “THUNDER AND LIGHTNING” AND WILL SEND THOSE ALONG WHEN I’M FINISHED.RAY!