THESE COLOURS DON'T RUN (Bassline)
As recorded by Iron Maiden
(From the 2006 Album A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH)
Words by Smith/Harris/Dickinson
Music by Iron Maiden
Arranged by Iron Maiden
Transcribed by Luke Harrison/Donkey Fly
Intro
4/4
Gtr I
5x
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Verse
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Pre-Chorus
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Chorus
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Interlude
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Solo 1
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Interlude
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Harmony Interlude
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Chorus
Q=180
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Outro
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