
Standard tuning

Key 

*=eight notes
/=staccato(quarter note)
%= whole note

when the notes are in groups of four there arent rests. i just 
wrote it like that so its easier to read.

Part 1
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————)
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————)
——2222—2222———————————————————————————————2222—2222——)
————————————0000—0000—4444—4444—2222—2222————————————)
  **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
—————————————————————————————————————————— (The slaps are optional but i like to
——————————————————————————————————————————  Play it with them because it sounds
——————————————————————————————————————————  cooler...dont forget to make the last
——0000—0000—4444—4444—22xx—22xx—22xx—2—2——  two notes really short)
  **** **** **** **** **** **** **** / /
                      SSSS SSSS SSSS S S  (slaps are optional throughout song)

Part 2

——————————————————————
——————————————————————
——22——————————————————
———————00———44———22———
  **   **   **   **
You play on the downbeats so its one beat of playing then 3 beats 
of rest

Part 3

—————————————————————————————————
—————————————————————————————————(after you play this rest while he sings
——2———————2——————————————————————  "and bring back")
————0—4—2———0—4—22xx—22xx—22xx———
  % % % % % % % **** **** ****



ORDER

Part 1
Part 2 — 2 times
Part 1 — 3 times
Part 2 — 2 times
Part 1 — 3 times
Part 3 — 1 time
Part 1 — 2 times

LYRICS

Woohoohoo
Woohoohoo

Debbie just hit the wall
She never had it all
One Prozac a day
Husbands a CPA
Her dreams went out the door
When she turned twenty four
Only been with one man
What happen to her plan?

She was gonna be an actress
She was gonna be a star
She was gonna shake her ass
On the hood of white snakes car
Her yellow SUV is now the enemy
Looks at her average life
And nothing has been alright since

Stacy, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that shes uncool
Cuz she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985

Woohoohoo
(1985)
Woohoohoo

Shes seen all the classics
She knows every line
Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink
Even Saint Elmos Fire
She rocked out to wham
Not a big Limp Bizkit fan
Thought shed get a hand
On a member of Duran Duran

Wheres the mini—skirt made of snake skin
And whos the other guy that's singing in Van Halen
When did reality become T.V.
What ever happen to sitcoms, game shows
(on the radio was)

Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that shes uncool
Cuz she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985

Woohoohoo

She hates time make it stop
When did Motley Crue become classic rock?
And when did Ozzy become an actor?
Please make this stop
Stop!
And bring back

Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that shes uncool
Cuz she's still preoccupied
With 1985

Woohoohoo

Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV (woohoohoo)
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that shes uncool
Cuz she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19, 1985

About Bowling For Soup

Bowling for Soup (also abbreviated BFS) is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. Now based in Denton, Texas, the band is best known for its singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want," (a 2003 Grammy Award nominee) "Almost," "High School Never Ends," and "1985."

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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Bowling For Soup — 1985. bass tabs