Intro

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D|——————————————————————————             D|————————————————————
A|—————————6——8——6———————————            A|————————————————————
E|—6——8——9—————————9——8—————— (3x) then E|—6—6—6—6—6—6—6—6—6—6

Verse

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————9999999999—4444444444————————————|
E|—6666666666———————————————————————4444444444—| (3x)

then

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D|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————9999999999—4444444444—66666—88888—|
E|—6666666666———————————————————————————————————|

Prechorus

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D|———————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—444444444—333333333—444444444—33—44—66—44—|
E|———————————————————————————————————————————|

Chorus

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—4444444444—6666666666—|

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————4444444444—8888888888—|
E|—6666666666—2222222222———————————————————————|

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—444444444444444444444—|

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—444444444444444444444—|

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D|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—111111111111111111111111—|

Repeat the 
Intro
Verse
Prechorus
Chorus

Then play

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D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—4444444444—1111111111—| (3x)

then

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—444444444444444444444—|

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D|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6666666666—2222222222—111111111111111111111111—|

End

G|———————————|
D|———————————|
A|———————————|
E|—12421—|

There's a place where everyone can be happy.
It's the most beautiful place in the whole fucking world.
It's made of candy canes and planes and bright red choo—choo trains,
And the meanest little boys and the most innocent little girls,
And you know,

 I wish that I could got there.
It's a road that I have not found.
And I wish you the best of luck, dear.
Drop a card or letter to my side of town.

Because there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend,
But baby I'm amazed at the hate that you can send and
You... painted my entire world.
But I... don't have the turpentine to clean what you have soiled.
And I won't forget it.

There's a place where everyone can be right,
Even though you remain determined to be opposed.
Admittance requires no qualifications:
It's where everyone has been and where everybody goes.

So please try not to be impatient,
For we all hate standing in line.
And when the farm is good and bought, you'll be there without a thought,
And eternity, my friend, is a long fucking time.

Because there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend,
But baby I'm amazed at the hate that you can send and
You... painted my entire world.
But I... don't have the turpentine to clean what you have soiled.
And I won't forget it.

About Bad Religion

This article is about the punk rock band. For the song by Godsmack, see Bad Religion (Godsmack song).Bad ReligionBad Religion in Stockholm, 2004Background informationOriginWoodland Hills, California, United StatesGenresPunk rockMelodic hardcoreHardcore punkYears active198019851986presentLabelsEpitaph (198093, 2001present)Atlantic (19932001)Epic (1997)Associated actsCircle Jerks, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Dag Nasty, Daredevils, Bad4Good, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Error, Black PresidentWebsiteOfficial WebsiteMembersGreg GraffinBrett GurewitzJay BentleyGreg HetsonBrian BakerBrooks WackermanFormer membersJay ZiskroutDavy GoldmanTim GallegosPete FinestoneJohn AlbertLucky LehrerBobby SchayerPaul Dedona

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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Bad Religion — You (ver 4) bass tabs