Rock Steady Bass Tabs - Awada, R @ BigBassTabs.com

ALBUM:The First Rain of Fire
ARTIST: R. Awada
SINGLE: Rock Steady

***played slowly

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| (x4)
A:——4—4—3—3—2—2—3——3—3—5—6—6—4—3—1—1—1—1—1—1—/55—5—5—55—6—————|
E:—8—8—4—5—6—6—9—10—8—8—5—5—8—8—8—8—8—3—3—3—2—5—6—4—3—————————| 
take me, away to that place, where the sky is so cool, and clear;
drive in my pinto, to the land that's really queer;
because I'm a fish in the sea, a bird in the oven, and maybe even a bit of all that;
i'm  not drunk this is how i always am...Do do do, do do!

chorus
G:———7/11———————————————|
D:———————4/10———————————| (x6)
A:———————————6/9————————|
E:——————————————112————|
was beat as a child with a wooden rod,
it hurt quite a bit, and i cried a fu*king lot,
i eat mashed potatoes, mom just hit me up,
i'm just a messed up m*ther f*cker;

do,do,do,do,do, i hate my underware;
*** this male thong,
yes, yes i kno it,
sounds f*cking wrong;

so i'll stand up here today,
call the president a gay,
get it on with a cat,
steal dr. Suess' hat.

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| (x4)
A:——4—4—3—3—2—2—3——3—3—5—6—6—4—3—1—1—1—1—1—1—/55—5—5—55—6—————|
E:—8—8—4—5—6—6—9—10—8—8—5—5—8—8—8—8—8—3—3—3—2—5—6—4—3—————————| 
i don't have a penis, lalalalalala, i don't have a penis, dododododo;
wanna see my skin there's nothing there you see,
hey look a naked supermodel, you see nothing,
A—S—S—SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

solo
G:————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————|
A:—0——————5—5—5———————————|
E:——0—0—0———————9—4—6—3—1—|

repeat this until the lyrics "rape me mama" stop...which is about at 5:23 into the song

repeat chorus

ending
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
E:—5p6h—5p2——0——1——0——8——————————5——2——0—————8—|
f*ck this city, you can't get some for less, than... three dollars!











******"this song is dedicate to all the men and women that i have ever had dirty intercourse 
with," R.Awada 2003

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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