
The Intro is split into 3 parts. The Bass 1st comes in at around 0:07

Intro:
G——————————————|
D——————————————|
A———5—7    x16—|
E—7————————————|

Intro part 2:
G————————————————————|
D————————————————————|    x4
A————————————————————|
E—7—7—7——777—7—7—————|

Intro part 3 (quiet bit):
G—————————————————————|
D—————————————————————|
A———————————7~————————|    x2
E—7~——————————————————|

You can either let the notes just ring, or you can play it the right way and 
listen to 
many times it is played each time. If I wrote it on the tab, you wouldn't get 
it, believe me.

The verse is split up into 3 parts, which together for the 1st time is played 
x3 before 
into the Chorus.

Verse:
G—————————————|
D——————8——————|
A——6—69—9—————|    x4
E—7———————————|

Verse part 2:
G—————8————————|
D——6—6—9—9—————|
A—7————————————|    x3
E——————————————|

Verse part 3:
G——————————————|
D——555—————————|
A—7———9977—————|    x1
E——————————————|

Chorus:
G—————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————|
A—11—1111111111119—9999997—7777777—777777—|
E—————————————————————————————————————————|

G————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————|
A———————————————4—4—44———————|
E—7—7—76—4—4—44———————2—2—22—|

Verse x2

After this the Chorus is played again twice, but the second time it is a little 
different, like this:

Chorus part 2:
G——————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————|
A—11—11—1111————9—9999997—7—77————7—777777—|
E——————————————————————————————————————————|

G————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————|
A———————————————4—4—44———————|
E—7—7—76—4—4—44———————2—2—22—|

Interlude: this part is exactly the same as the verse, and is played x4

Ending:
G——————————————————————————————————|
D———————————99——————————————99—————|
A—————————————9966————————————9966—|
E—7777777777——————7777777777———————|

G———————————99—————————————————————|
D—————————————9966————————55555555—|
A—7777777777——————77777777—————————|
E——————————————————————————————————|

This is played x4 before going into this:

Ending part 2:
G—————————————————————|
D—————————————————————|
A———————————7~————————|    x2
E—7~——————————————————|

Once again you can just let the notes just ring, or you can listen to the piece 
and 
out when he does actually play them.

Ending note (at around 5:13):
G———
D———
A———
E—4—

About Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are an English alternative rock band from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield. Formed in 2002, the band currently consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals), Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals) and John Ashton as a touring member (keyboard, guitar, backing vocals). Former members include Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Glyn Jones (lead vocals, guitar).

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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