Collective Soul: Energy
Tabbed by: Phil (Wicked Pisser)

this tab is done in all REGULAR tuning but if you wanna play it 
as it ACTUALLY is, u have to tune the guitar down a half step,
play all the stuff up one fret than i have shown, and in the first verse
where i have 6 on the A string you play open on the E string, and the bridge
toward the end, the very last note is open on the E string instead of 1


this is all laid out in order. and it sounds perfect to me, except for the very last 

note of the bridge 2. 


m=mute

Intro: guitar only

Verse 1: (mute each note after its played)
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————66666666—————————————————————|
E—11111111111111114444444444444444—————————————————————————————|

                                           "c'mon..c'mon..c'mon"

Chorus: 2x

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—4———4———————————6———6———————————|
E—————————4———4———————————6———6———|


verse: (i think, or beginning of verse.. no singing)

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—8—8———8———8———6—8—8———8————6—————8—8———8———8———6—8—8———6———————6|
E—————————————68——————————68———8—6—————————————68——————68——8—6—8——|
      m   m           m                m   m            


Verse 2: (starts off the same .. but changes)

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—8—8———8———8———6—8—8———8————6———————————————4———6———————————4—————6—6———6————————|
E—————————————68——————————68———8—6—4—4———8—————————4—4———8———————8———————————8—6—8|
      m   m           m                m   m   m       m   m   m       m   m

Pause a measure (crazy bassy sound)

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————6—6———5————————————————————————|
A—8—8———8———8———6—8—8———8————6———————————————4———6———————————8—————6—6———6————————|
E—————————————68——————————68———8—6—4—4———8———————————————————————8———————————8—6—8|
      m   m           m                m   m   m       m   m   m       m   m

Pause ("c'mon..c'mon..c'mon)

Chorus: 2x

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—4———4———————————6———6———————————|
E—————————4———4———————————6———6———|
    "and all of your friends.."

Chorus: 2x

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————6———6———————————————————|
A—4———4———————————6———6———————————|
E—————————————————————————6———6———|
 "and all of your friends"


Bridge:

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————|
E—1——1————1——1————4——4————4——4————|

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—————————8——6————————————————————|
E—1——1——————————8—4——4————4——3——1—|

Verse: (mute after each note)
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E—11111111111111114444444444444444111111111111111144444444|

pause a measure (............c'mon)


Chorus: 2x

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—4———4———————————6———6———————————|
E—————————4———4———————————6———6———|
 "and all of your friends"


Chorus: 4x

G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————6———6———————————————————|
A—4———4———————————6———6———————————|
E—————————————————————————6———6———|
 "and all of your friends"


Outro:

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—8—8———8———8———6—8—8———8————6—————8—8———8———8———6—8—8———8———6—————8—|
E—————————————68——————————68———8—6—————————————68——————————68——8—6———|
      m   m           m                m   m           m             m

and thats it.. enjoy this crazy bassline!

About Collective Soul

Collective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with its first hit single "Shine", which came from its debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, published in 1993, and has enjoyed popularity in alternative rock, mainstream rock, and pop music through the 1990s and following decade. They have recorded seven Number One mainstream rock hits.

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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