TUNING: Drop D, one half step down (Db, Ab, Db, Gb)
INTRO:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|—————————01210————|
A:————————————————|12:—————————12—|0—————————03—03—|0———————3—————30———|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————|
MAIN VERSE RIFF:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|—————————01210——|
A:0———0———00——0———|0———0———00—3——03|0———0———00——————|0———0———3—————30|
D:——————————————5—|————————————————|———————————5——5—|————————————————|
END VERSE:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A:0———0———00——0———|0———0———00—3——03|0———0———00——————|0———0——00—0—000—|
D:——————————————5—|————————————————|———————————5——5—|———————————————0|
RIFF A: "Then some dude came down to touch the mother"
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|
D:————————————————|
A:————05——3———————|
D:——35———————3—3—0|
BRIDGE TO VERSE:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|—————————01210——|
A:0———————00——————|0———00——3—————30|
D:——————————————5—|————————————————|
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CHORUS: (slow down)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————|
A:————————————————|————————————3—5—|0—————0———0—0———|1———1—————————————|
D:0—————0———0—3—5—|3—————3———3—————|————————————————|————————3———3/————|
RIFF B: "Memory...Set me Free"
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A:————————————————|————————————3—5—|0———————————————|1———1———————————|
D:0———————————3—5—|3———————————————|————————————————|————————3———3———|
VERSE 2:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
A:0———0———00——0———|0———0———00—3——03|0———0———00——————|0———0———00——0———|
D:——————————————5—|————————————————|———————————5——5—|————————————————|
SONG STRUCTURE:
1) Intro
2) Main Verse Riff 2x
3) End Verse
4) Riff A 4x
5) Bridge to Verse
6) Main Verse Riff 2x
7) Riff A 8x
8) Chorus 4x
9) Riff B 2x
10) Main Verse Riff
11) Verse 2
12) Chorus 4x (slow down on last measure, end on low Db) D:0:——————|
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and vocalist Layne Staley. Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released four studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The band is known for its distinct vocal style which often included the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell.
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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