EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE EXCEPT ME AND MY MONKEY
The Beatles
Bassist: Paul McCartney
Album: The White Album (1968)
Tabbed by Shor Bowman ([email protected])

Again, I am astonished that this song has not been tabbed yet. This is
a great little rocker, and it's really not that difficult, though it 
might sound so on first listen. 

The first riff is played during the verse. It is just an ascending E
scale. You can vary it if you want, but Paul doesn't very much at all.
Here it is:

RIFF #1 ("Come on, come on!")
G——————————————————|
D——————————————————|
A—7/———————————5—7—|
E————0—4—5—6—7—————|

This second riff is played on the bridge to the chorus, and then of
course it leads right into the chorus. I have, in my tab, under—
estimated the number of notes hit on the 5th, 10th, and 7th frets.
In the case of the 5th and 10th, the note is hit 16 times, whereas
I only show 8. In the case of the 7th, the note is hit 14 times before
you (very quickly) have to go up to its octave at approximately the
time when John goes "'cept for". Sorry about this inaccuracy, but I'm
sure you'll be able to tell how many times you need to play the string
from the recording.

RIFF #2 ("Take it easy!")
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/10—10—10—10—10—10—10—10/7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—|

G—————————————————————————————————————|
D—9—7—————————————————————————————————|
A—————9—7/————————————————————————————|
E———————————0———3————/12/———0———10————|

Here is the little bass solo right before the instrumental outro.
This is the best part of the song, and after this you just go
right back into playing Riff #1 until the song ends.

RIFF #3
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———————————————————————————————————————4h5—5—5—5—4h5—5—5—5—|
E—12/————————0—/—12—12—0—0—0—4——4—5—6—7—————————————————————|

And finis! Great little tune. I may have missed one of the notes
in the E scale (you know, been off by a fret or so), and if you
think that I did please email me at [email protected]. I had
the pleasure of seeing the piano sheet music to this song one
night at a friend's house, and paid attention to the bass clef.
Thus, I'm pretty sure that this is correct; again, though, if you
don't think so, then let me know. Peeze out.

KEY
/=slide
h=hammer—on (ghost note)

SHORESWORTH'S PSYCHEDELIC BREAKFAST (my webpage):
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~abowman

About Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960 and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. From 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging from folk rock to psychedelic pop, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. The nature of their enormous popularity, which first emerged as the "Beatlemania" fad, transformed as their songwriting grew in sophistication. The group came to be perceived as the embodiment of progressive ideals, seeing their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.

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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