Band—Bowling For Soup
Song—Scope
Album—'Lets do it for Johnny' on music for nations


Tabbed By Kevin Tarbuck
[email protected]


Bass Intro
g—         :           : 
d—         :           :
a—       7 :         7 :    X2
e— 0 7 5   : 0 7 555   :


Intro Pt2 (After Drums Come In)
g—                 :
d—                 :
a—                 :        X2
e— 000000 55 77777 :


Verse
"I dont know...."
g—                :                :               :            :
d—                :                :               :            :
a—                :                :               :            :  X2
e— 000000 55 77777: 000000 55 77777:000000 55 77775:000000 555 7:

Pre Chorus
"I am starting to forget now...."
g—       :        :        :
d—       :        :        :
a—       :        :        :
e—555 777: 555 777: 555 777: 0  (fiddly bass bit, cant work out so 
                                 replace with open string bass fill)

"And if you saw me now...."
g—       :        : 
d—       :        : 
a—       :        : 
e—555 777: 555 777: 

"So now i've gotten to a point...."
g—                 :                  :
d—                 :                  :
a—                 :                  :
e—55555555 77777777: 55555555 77777777:

Chorus
"I Wanna get close to you...."
g—                              :
d—                              :
a—                              :  X2
e—000 777 555 222 000 555 777777:

repeat intro pt2
repeat verse
repeat pre chorus
repeat chorus

Bridge
g—              :           :               :           :      :
d—              :           :               :           :      :
a— 3            : 5    33   : 33            : 5    33   : 33   :
e—   33 55555555:   33    33:    33 55555555:   33    33:    33:

                     "My Minds made up...."
g—                  :          :
d—                  :          :
a—                  :          :
e— 55555555 77777777:55555555 7: 

repeat chorus X4

end
g—                     :
d—                     :
a—               7 9 11:
e—000000 555 777       :

I am confident this is accurate, except for the fiddly bass fill
during the pre—chorus. If anyone can figure it out it'd be appreciated.
Also, the numbers shown are near enough the number of times the note is played, though 
if you listen to the song you will get more of a feel for the rythm and the number of times 
you need to play the note.
Enjoy.

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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