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[Clause 1] We, the undersigned, declare this deed shall bind us all, lest differences arise. Gathered together and after due thought we do all agree, jointly and severally, to dot all the Is; [Clause 2] Notwithstanding the above, when push comes to shove we’ll pull together; it is hereby understood; Although with hammer and with tongs and a sharp sense of our wrongs, our faith may yet be good; [Clause 3] We, the parties, may be served both night and day; provided only that we can be found. We give our consent to this deed which applies unequivocally to all the territory of recorded sound; [Clause 4] Notwithstanding the above, when push comes to shove we shall play nicely; it is hereby understood; Although the ownership of our songs shall be left where it belongs, our faith may yet be good; [Clause 5] Pursuant to this instrument, these rules shall not be bent save in haste or for our mutual wealth. Let all the widows - even common-law - and the orphans be provided for, though the deed be done by stealth; [Clause 6] So we, the undersigned, being of sound and single mind do sign our names and hope to make our mark. We pledge our allegiance, our lives, and our love; notwithstanding all of the above;