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PINK — Aerosmith (Tyler—Ballard—Supa)
from "Nine Lives", 1997
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Tabbed by: Roberto "Janick Evol" Fiorentini
Email: [email protected]
I wrote some notes to clear some "strange" points here and there.
I tried to write down all the particular change of notes he plays everytime
I could.
Hope they're right and you'll enjoy it! :)
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NOTE: version 0—2—2 and 3—5—5 are both good and interchangeable, even when
playing them together. Applies for for any time you find them
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|1—1—————1———————————————|   (END OF INTRO)
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As I said before for 0—2—2 and 3—5—5. I did put one and another for fun.
All the variations are "almost" exactly the same that Tom plays in the
original album version of the song
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Intend that 45 as 4 then 5. I did put them so close just to indicate
they must be played faster, e.g. with a "hammer on"
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...with the fashiooooon
(1st chorus)
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|——————————————————3/12 \3/ 15 \5|
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|0—————————7———7————————————3———0—1———————————————————————————————|
Same example as above for that 45 = 4—5. In this case 3 and 3 are on
different strings...got it??? ;)
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"You could be my flamingo..."
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|0—————2———3———4—5—————5———7———8——————————1—1———1/————————————————|
"...what we do toniiiiiight"
I'm not quite sure about the correct timing here
Some notes are stoppedand pay attention to the slide
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The slided "15" is longer than what might be intended
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|————————————————————————————————4—4—4—12\\\\\\\\\\\|
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IMPORTANT!!! These notes ( the 4s )are anything but correct! :p That's coz
I couldn't define clearly which fret Tom played by doin' those little SLIDES,
though I'm pretty sure about the "12" sliding down very slowly (12\\\\\)
The "X" indicates a stopped note (think)
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|————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————|   MUTE!
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"I want to be your lover         I wanna wrap you in rubber.....as"
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Pink as...
(last chorus)
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|0———2—3—3———3—5—5—————5———7———8—————————1—1/————————————————3—————|
Watch out for timing (up there, 2—3—3...3—5—5...) — Every time Tom plays this
part, he plays it in a slightly different way...I did my best to get 'em right :)
(Last note rings...)
Byez!

About Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston.

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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