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Tuning: Drop D
Intro.
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"A touch of poison.. Seals my fate..!"
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"Once king of roses.."
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"The gods themselves envy my hand.."
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Pre—Chorus
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Chorus
"I curse the day my dream became my decent.."
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Verse
"In my perfection..."
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"Yet eyes stil glint.."
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Pre—Chorus
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Chorus
"I curse the day my dream became my decent.."
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Outro.
"HAVE I NOT..." x4
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Bass Solo
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"Oh yeah!.. Ive got her.. Hook, line and sinker.."
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"Now she's good as gold..."
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Lyrics:
A touch of poison seals my fate
the dawn echoes the night with my glory...the sun himself honors me
Once king of roses, now lord of gold
the Gods themselves envy my hand
blessed with the gift of gilded touch
fate wields its knife to cut the thread
I curse the day my dream became my descent
suddenly I long for you, my only love
In my perfection I have no want
yet eyes still glint with greed untold
a folly as fatal as sin has now become the end of me
Have I not earned this, the gift of beauty within?
how selfish were the Gods to keep their riches from my rightful treasure?
I truly have become one of them...my fatal flaw
Oh yeah! Ive got her hook, line, and sinker!
thanks to me, shes her own new necklace!
now shes good as gold!
...cut the thread...
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| RaiLeff                       |
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About Alesana

Alesana (pronounced /?æl?s ?æn?/ Alice-Anna) is a post-hardcore band from Raleigh, North Carolina. They have released one EP, and 5 of the 7 songs on that EP were used in 2 of their full length albums. The band has released 3 full length albums to date.

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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Alesana — Ambrosia bass tabs