
The intro to this song is sick. very fun. this is for a 5—string bass..but 
you don't need the extra one..email: [email protected] 
is like NO other Sharks and Danger tabs for bass..so be GRATEFUL. :)

/ —slide up/down 
~ —ring
h —hammer
p —pull off

Intro
0:15
G——————————6———
D————————4——/8——
A———4/6\4——————
E—2————————————
B——————————————

G————————————————————6——     
D—6/8\6—————6———————4—/8—     
A——————8———6———4/6\4————     
E———————6—4———2—————————
B———————————————————————

G—————————————————————
D—6/8\6—————6—————————
A——————8———6——————————
E———————6—4———2—2—2—2—
B—————————————————————

I also like to play it like this:

G———————————————————6————
D—6/8\6—8—6—6——————4—/8——
A——————8———6——4/6\4——————
E————————————2———————————
B————————————————————————

Play that until 0:52
G——————————————
D——————————————
A—————————————— keep playing that. listen to the song you'll
E——6~————2~———— understand.
B——————————————

1:11
G—————————————————————(6——)———                  
D—————————————————————(—/8)———
A———————————————————————————— on the 2nd do whats in the brackets.
E—666666—444444—222222———————
B————————————————————————————

1:30
G—————————————
D————(8)——————
A————————————— now and then hit the octave, in brackets again (thats what i do) 
E——6~—————————
B—————————————

2:50
G————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——4—4—4——4—4—4——4—4—4——4—4—4———————————————————— x5
E—6——————6——————6——————6———————2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—
B————————————————————————————————————————————————
                    
3:25
G———————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————— listen to the song, figure out how many times
E——6~——6~——6~——2~——2~——2~———
B———————————————————————————

3:44
G—————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————
E——6/8\2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2
B—————————————————————————

3:49
G——————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————
E——6—6—6—6—4—4—4—4—2—2—2—2—
B——————————————————————————
OR
G—————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————
E——6—6—6—6—8—8—8—8—2—2—2—2
B—————————————————————————

4:22
G—————————————
D—————————————
A————————————— ring out until ending.
E—6~——6~——6~——
B—————————————

There you go..pretty perfect i think. :)

About Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis On Fire") is a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consists of George Pettit (vocals), Dallas Green (guitar, piano, vocals), Wade MacNeil (guitar, vocals), Chris Steele (bass), and Jordan Hastings (drums).

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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