Song: Colt 45 (actual title "Crazy Rap")
Artist: Afroman
Album: Good Times
Tabbed by: PERLBERG ([email protected])

I tabbed this out for "Crazy Rap," and someone came by and did it for "Colt 
45," this is the real tab for the song by afroman talkin' bout ass, titties, 
weed, and colt 45.
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Bassline (Variation 1)
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————5h7—7—5h7—|
A|———————————5—7———7———————————|
E|—5———7—8—————————————————————|

Bassline (Variation 2)
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————|
A|———————————5—7———7—7p5h7—5———|
E|—5———7—8———————————————————8—|

Bassline (Variation 3)
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————|
A|——————————5—7———7——7—7p5—————|
E|—5———7—8—————————————————8—7—|

Bassline (Variation 4)
G|——————————————————————5—5————|
D|——————————————————5h7—————7——|
A|——————————5—7———7————————————|
E|—5———7—8—————————————————————|

Variations 1 & 3 are the main variations in the chorus and verses.
Listen to the song for the exact timing and variation sequence,
(but who cares really).  Email me for rap bass tab requests, because
no one'll probably answer your request at the BTA Army (I've tried).
—PERLBERG

About Afroman

Joseph Foreman (born July 29, 1974), better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper who came to prominence with his singles "Because I Got High" and "Crazy Rap". "Because I Got High" circulated around the Internet before becoming a hit worldwide. He was nominated for a Grammy award in 2002.

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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