(00:19 — 00:28)
VERSE 1
D|————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————
E|————————————————————————————————
B|0————————00———————0———————00————
(00:29 — 00:43)
PRE—CHORUS
D|—————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————
B|2—2—4—2—0—2—2—4—2—0—4—4—6—4—0—4—4—6—4      (Repeat until end of pre)
(00:44 — 01:18)
CHORUS
D|—————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————
E|3—2——————————————————————————————————————
B|————4—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/3—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0——   (Repeat till end of chorus, and I
know the extra 5's & 0's arent in it, but i use them to fill in)
(01:19 — 01:21)
END CHORUS
D|———————
A|———————
E|———————
B|0—2—0—2
(01:22 — 01:39)
VERSE 2
D|—————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————————————————
B|0———————00———————0————————00—
(01:40 — 01:54)
PRE—CHORUS
D|——————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————
E|——————————————————————————————————————
B|2—2—4—2—0—2—2—4—2—0—4—4—6—4—0—4—4—6—4— (Repeat until end of pre)
(01:55 — 02:29)
CHORUS
D|—————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————
E|3—2——————————————————————————————————————
B|————4—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/3—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—— (Repeat till end of chorus)
(02:30 — 02:32)
END CHORUS
D|———————
A|———————
E|———————
B|0—2—0—2
(02:33 — 02:50)
VERSE 3
D|————————————————————
A|————————————————————
E|————————————————————
B|1———2———1———3—2—0——— (Repeat until end of verse)
(02:51 — 03:05)
PRE—CHORUS
D|——————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————
E|——————————————————————————————————————
B|2—2—4—2—0—2—2—4—2—0—4—4—6—4—0—4—4—6—4— (Repeat until end of pre)
(03:06 — 03:22)
CHORUS
D|—————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————
E|3—2——————————————————————————————————————
B|————4—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/3—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—— (Repeat till end of chorus)
(03:23 — 03:24)
END CHORUS
D|———————
A|———————
E|———————
B|0—2—0—2
(03:25 — 03:40)                            (03:41—03:42)
BRIDGE/CHORUS
D|—————————————————————————————————————————|———————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————|———————
E|3—2——————————————————————————————————————|———————
B|————4—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/3—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0——|0—2—0—2 (Repeat what is before the | until
end of chorus, then play the 0—2—0—2)
(03:43 — 03:49)
Guitar Solo
D|———————————————————
A|———————————————————
E|———————————————————
B|———————————————————
(03:50 — 04:08)
Guitar/Low End Solo
D|—————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
B|2—0—2—0—0—0—0————|8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8/7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7/3—3—3—3—3—3—3/2—2—2—2—2—
(Not 100% sure how many times to pick each string, but you can figure that out,
play whats after the | 4 times, or till the end of the song..)
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*OTHER NOTES:                                                          *
* —You can play with either a pick or your fingers, but in the video   *
* Pete plays with a pick.                                              *
* —There are a few fills I put in, just for fun, but it sounds good.   *
* —The actual song is played in either CADG or DADG, but I play it in  *
* BEAD, and thats how I tabbed it. If you don't know how to tune, I    *
* suggest you get a bass tuner.                                        *
* —If you have any questions or comments email me at                   *
* [email protected]                                            *
* —This tab is not meant to be 100% correct, but I do believe it is    *
* very close. So since it's not perfect don't get mad.                 *
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About Chevelle

Chevelle is an American rock trio that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois. The band originally comprised three brothers: Pete (lead vocals/guitar), Sam (drums/percussion), and Joe Loeffler (bass/backing vocals). Joe left the band in 2005 and was replaced by brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini, soon after.

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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