> means strum 
h means hammer on 

Intro and Verse riff (The timing is tricky, so listen to it) 
G|—10h11—11—11—11—11—11—11—10h11—11—11—10h11—11—11————
D|——9—————9——9——9——9——9——9——9—————9——9——9—————9——9————
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|———————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
Continued: 
G|———7—7———7—7———7———7———7———7———7————————|
D|—5—————5—————5———5———5———5———5——————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————|
E|————————————————————————————————————————| 

Play that riff 4 times for the Intro and then another 4 when the vocals 
come in. 

Hook "If only you could see the you..." 
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—2>——————————————2>——————————————2>——————————————2>——————————————|
A|—————————3>——————————————3>——————————————3>——————————————3>——————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| 

Then play the verse riff 4 more times, then the hook. 

Chorus "I'm growing up..." 
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————3>————————————————————————————————3>————————————|
E|——3>———————5>——————————————————————3>———————5>—————————————————————| 

play that twice with the lyrics, then another 2 while the guitar impresses you. 

Then play the verse riff until the end, which is like another minute or two. 

Then the drums will cut out, which is a sign the song is almost over, you'll 
finish up the riff you're on, and then end the song with this: 
G|——10h11—10——————————————————————|
D|———9—————9——————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————|
E|————————————————————————————————| 

This is a really good song.

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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