Human Fly Bass Tabs - Cramps @ BigBassTabs.com


The Cramps didn't have a bass player when they made this song 
but this is how I play it when me and my band made it.

You should be able to find out when to come in, its when the 2nd 
guitar comes in.                      

Intro
g:—————————————————————————————————————————————————
d:—————————————————————————00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—
a:—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—————————————————————————
e:—————————————————————————————————————————————————

g:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a:—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—————————————————————————00—33—00—33—00—33—
e:—————————————————————————00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33———————————————————

Verse
g:—————————————————————————
d:—————————————————————————
a:—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—  (3x)
e:—————————————————————————  

After that stop for a second as he says "I got 96 eyes and 96 tears" 
the guitar will do something then play the Verse again and do 
the pause thing again, and then its the guitar solo/buzz part 
or whatever and you go like this...

g:———————————————————
d:———————————————————
a:—00—33—00—33—00—33— After every time the guitar does what it does.
e:———————————————————

Verse again.

Outro
g:———————————————————————————————————————
d:———————————————————————————————————————
a:—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33—00—33———
e:—————————————————————————————————————0—

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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