
Song Name: Seize the Day
Artist: Avenged Sevenfold
Album: City of Evil
Bassist: Johnny Christ
Tabbed by: Santee
Tuning: Drop D (DADG)

Introduction 0:13 (Bass Enters with the Piano)
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I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time. But Im 
too young to worry

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The Streets we traveled on will undergo our same lost past.

Verse 0:37

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1. I found you here, now please just stay for a while. I can move 
on with you around.
2. I hand you my mortal life but will it be forever?
3. Id do anything for a smile, holding you till our time is done
4. We both know the day will come but I dont want to leave you


Pre—Chorus 1:04
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I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time. But Im 
too young to worry. A melody, a memory, just one picture

Chorus 1:25
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Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost. Its empty 
and cold without you here, too many people to ache over.

Verse 1:39 

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1. Newborn life replacing life, replacing all of us, changing 
this fable we live in.
2  Were no longer needed here so where should we go.
3. Will you take journey tonight, follow me past the walls of death?
4. But girl, what if theres no eternal life?

Pre—Chorus 2:06
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I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time. But Im 
too young to worry. A melody, a memory, just one picture.

Chorus 2:27
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Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost. Its empty 
and cold without you here, too many people to ache over.

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Trials in life, questions of us existing here, dont wanna die 
alone without you here. Please tell me what we have is real.

Guitar Solo 2:50
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A different Verse 3:33
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So what if I never hold you, or kiss your lips again?

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I never want to leave you and the memory for us to see. I beg dont 
leave me

Chorus 3:59
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1.Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost. Its empty 
and cold without you here, too many people to ache over.
2. Trials in life, questions of us existing here, dont wanna 
die  alone without you here. Please tell me what we have is real.

Outro 4:30 (Vocal enters during the third time the first riff 
is played)
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Silence, you lost me, no chance for one more day (x2)

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(Silence, you lost me, no chance for one more day)
I stand here alone, falling away from you, no chance to get back 
home (x3)

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(Silence, you lost me, no chance for one more day)
I stand here alone, falling away from you, no chance to get back home



A7X 4 life

~{S}~

About Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold is an American rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. Consisting of M. Shadows (vocals), Synyster Gates (lead guitar), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitar) and Johnny Christ (bass), the band achieved mainstream success with their 2005 album City of Evil, which includes singles such as "Burn It Down", "Bat Country," "Beast and the Harlot" and "Seize the Day." The band's success followed with their self-titled album, that includes singles such as "Critical Acclaim", "Almost Easy", "Afterlife", "Scream" and "Dear God".

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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Avenged Sevenfold — Seize The Day bass tabs