
This took me ages to do, originally this song was an acoustic guitar song 
but i have tabbed it for bass. It works well and is a good song. Enjoy. This 
is my first proper tab.

G———————————5—————————7——————————9—————————————————8—————————————————
D——5————————5—————————7——————————9—————————————————8—————————————————
A——5————————3—————————5——————————7—————————————————6—————————————————
E——3—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

 (1)       (2)        (3)        (4)               (5)

Each chord has been given a number these are the lyrics and when to play each 
chord:

so long my friend, don't say goodbye
          (1)                    (3)
just give me one last kiss beneath this glowing sky.
                     (4)                       (3)
we'll go walking through the park
                               (1)
and hang out in the rain.
                    (2)
tell a joke and watch me smile
                          (4)
as we drink away the day.
                      (3)
and know the next time that you
(1)                 (2)
make a wish upon a star
         (4)         (3)
I'll be wishing on the same one that you do
          (4)           (3)              (2)  off key bit (5,5,5,5,5)
and every night I'm all alone
 (1)                 (2)
in some burn out highway town
         (4)               (3)
I'll be thinking of the day that I met you.
(4)                       (3)           (2)


(Same as above just different words)

hello again, it's been to long.
what happened to our love
since the last time I was gone?

I detach myself again
and lose something everytime.
the solutions in the problem
temporarily alright.

and know the next time that you
make a wish upon a star
that sometimes it might actually come true.
our conversation can't consist of hello and goodbye
and the silence between saying I love you.


and sometimes I wonder 'bout that too.
     (3)                           (2)

End bit 

G——5—4—7—5————4—5—4—————————————————————————
D——5—5—7—5—7——4—5—4——5——————————————————————
A——5—3—5—3—7——2h3p2——5——————————————————————
E——————————5—————————3——————————————————————

About Ataris

The Ataris are a pop punk band originally hailing from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent, Welcome the Night, was released on February 20, 2007.

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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