
STAY TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS
WORDS AND MUSIC BY TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS AND TRAVIS BARKER.

INTRO
MM=72

GUITAR 4 BAR INTRO

VERSE

It's hard to wake up when the shades have been pulled shut,
This house is haunted, it's so pathetic, it makes no sense at all.
I'm ripe with things to say, the words rot and fall away,
What stupid poem, could fix this home, I'd read it every day.

CHORUS

So here's your holiday, hope you enjoy it this time.
You gave it all away.
It was mine. So when you're dead and gone.
Will you remember this night?
Twenty years now lost. It's not right.

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INTERLUDE

Guitar 4 Bars

VERSE

Their anger hurts my ears, been running strong for seven years. 
Rather than fix the problems, they never solve them. It makes 
no sense at all.
I see them every day, We get along, so why can't they.
If this is what he wants, and it's what she wants, then why is there 
so much pain.

   D5                Bm7               Asus4             A5
G|—————7———————7———|—————7————7——7———|—————7———————7———|—————9————9——9———|
D|—0—0———0——0—0——0—|—9—9———9————9——9—|—7—7———7——7—7——7—|—7—7———7—7——7——7—|
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   D5                Bm7               Asus4             A5
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CHORUS

So here's your holiday, hope you enjoy it this time.
You gave it all away.
It was mine. So when you're dead and gone.
Will you remember this night?
Twenty years now lost. It's not right.

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INTERLUDE

   D       D/A       Gsus2   Asus4     D       D/A       Gsus2   Asus4 
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G|———7——7————7——7——|———7——7————7——7——|———7——7————7——7——|———7——7————7———9—|
D|—0———0—007———7—77|—5———5—557———7—77|—0———0—007———7—77|—5———5—557———77——|
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CHORUS

So here's your holiday, hope you enjoy it this time.
You gave it all away.
It was mine. So when you're dead and gone.
Will you remember this night?
Twenty years now lost. It's not right.

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OUTRO

It's not right
It's not right

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About Blink 182

Blink-182 is an American pop punk band from San Diego, California, formed in 1992. The band formed as "Blink" with vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor. In 1998, midway through a U.S. tour, current drummer Travis Barker replaced Scott Raynor. Blink-182 is recognized as a key pioneer of contemporary pop punk music, influencing various acts over their career.

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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Blink 182 — Stay Together For The Kids bass tabs