The Unwritten Law
(Blackmore/Gillan/Glover/Paice)
From "The House Of Blue Light" 1972.
Intro:
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Verse:

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Chorus:

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I’ve got the evidence I know you broke_______ the unwritten law



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Another town another one___ night stand___ You know____

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You broke the law______________________


Interlude:

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Solo:

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