Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

Words & Music by Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony & David Lee Roth

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Copyright 1978 Van Halen Music/Diamond Dave Music, USA.
Warner/Chappell Music Limited (75%)/Chrysalis Music Limited (25%).
All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured.

all a - bout your dis - ease.

and on the streets a - gain.

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