SEEK AND DESTROY

As recorded by Metallica
(From the 1983 Album KILL'EM ALL)
Transcribed by Ryan Hummer Words an

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Ulrich

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P = 140
A Intro
Moderate Rock

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B Verse 1, 2 & 3

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To Dbl. Coda

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E Guitar Solo
b
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G5 F5 F5
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Tempo I

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