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Holier Than Thou (From James' Riff Tapes)

Release date: 10th September 2021

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"Holier Than Thou (From James' Riff Tapes)" is a track by Metallica, from the album Load (Remastered Deluxe Box Set), released 10th September 2021. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Metallica.

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Holier Than Thou (From James' Riff Tapes)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 1]

[?]

[Chorus]

Holier than thou

You are

Holier than thou

[Verse 2]

[?]

[Chorus]

Holier than thou

You are

Holier than thou

You

Know

Not

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2021

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2021

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