this means you have to repeat
a few times:
I———I
Io—oI
Io—oI
I———I


G—I———————————I
D—Io—————————oI
A—Io—88—8888—oI
E—I———————————I

G—————————————
D—————————————
A——8——————————
E———8—55—5—55—

G—I——————————I
D—Io————————oI
A—Io————————oI
E—I——5—5—55——I

G—I——————————I
D—Io————————oI
A—Io————————oI
E—I——6—6—66——I

G———
D———
A—3—
E———

G—I——————————I
D—Io————————oI
A—Io————————oI
E—I——1—1—11——I

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————0—1—1—11—1—1—13—————————————————————————————
E—3—3—33—3—3—3————————————————1—1—11—1—1—11—1—1—11—1—1—11—

G—————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————
A—————————————0—1—1—11—1—1—13—
E—3—3—33—3—3—3————————————————

G—I——————————————I
D—Io————————————oI
A—Io————————111—oI
E—I——11—1—11—————I

G——————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————
A—88—66—55—333——88—66—55—333——88—66—55—333—
E——————————————————————————————————————————

G—I—————I
D—Io———oI
A—Io—8—oI
E—I—————I

finish:
G———————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————
A—————————————0—1—1—11—1—1—13———
E—3—3—33—3—3—3————————————————1—

thats all.. its really easy to play...
have fun..

About Against Me

Against Me! is a punk rock band formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida. Their first full-length album, released on No Idea Records in 2002, is Reinventing Axl Rose. They have previously released music on Misanthrope Records, Crasshole Records, Plan It X Records, Sabot Productions, No Idea Records, and Fat Wreck Chords. In December 2005, they signed with Sire Records, and released their major label debut, New Wave, on July 10, 2007. Their second album since signing to Sire Records will be White Crosses, scheduled for release on June 7 or June 8, 2010.

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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