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10 Years — Russian Roulette bass tabs



Tuning—FCGC

Note: It may look like the tab calls for you to use the 22nd fret on the bass, but
you'll actually just be using the 2nd fret a lot.

(00:00—00:37 has no bass)

00:38
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00:58
It’s Russian roulette with no luck
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You can kiss it goodbye there’s no such thing as sympathy
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When the disease is entering
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1:12
At first glance your instinct says
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The stranger’s a little dangerous
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The cat was killed by curious thrills
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Now Christ has left the manger
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1:24
The taste is so divine (so divine)
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A chemical come to life
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C||—2——22—22—22—0h2—22—2/—22

1:34
Welcome to your vice, good luck with life
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Cause you can’t, you can’t, you can’t kill me that easily
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C||—55—55—00—00—0/2—22—2/—22

(No bass) It’s so nice to meet you; it’s so nice to know you, now that your
guards down let me show you

1:59
Superior rights from initial highs
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Have now come back to haunt you
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Your cravings beg the stranger’s hand
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For a taste that’s so familiar
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2:12
The taste is so divine (so divine)
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C||—2—2—22—2/——22——2—2—22—

A chemical come to life
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C||——2—2——22——2—2——22—2—2/—

2:22
Welcome to your life, good luck with life
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Cause you can’t, you can’t, you can’t kill me that easily
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C||—2—22—22—22—0h2—22—2/—22

2:35
Why will you decide, when you’re out of time
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Cause you can’t, you can’t, you can’t kill me that easily
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C||—55—55—00—00—0h2—22—2/—22


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2:48
The battle you picked was so one—sided
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Now dependent on me the one you invited
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Beg, plead, scream, for redemption for forgiveness
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Beg, plead, scream sorry I’m not listening
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3:12
Welcome to your vice, good luck with life
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C||—55—55—00—00—0h2—22—2/—22

Cause you can’t, you can’t, you can’t kill me that easily
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C||—0h2—22—22—22—2—2/—22—22—

3:26
Why will you decide when you’re out of time
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Cause you can’t, you can’t, you can’t kill me that easily
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C||—2—1—1—1—00—00—0h2—22—0h2—22

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End!

I know it's long, but it's the best I could do, I think it's worth it for a song that
rocks as much as this song does. I really wanted to try and find the bass tabs, I
could only find the tabs on songsterr.com, and the tabs were not written out.



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Tablature player for this song:
10 Years - Russian Roulette Bass Tab

About 10 Years

10 Years is an American alternative metal band, formed in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1999.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

  • Strings and Frets:

    Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:

    • The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
    • The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).

    Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------------------|
    A|---3---------------|
    E|-------------------|

    This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

  • Hammer-On (h):

    Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------5h7---------|
  • Pull-Off (p):

    Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------7p5---------|
  • Slide (/ or \):

    Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------5/7---------|

3. Advanced Techniques

  • Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
  • Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
  • Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

  • Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
  • Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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