SONG:Whats this life for
BAND:Creed
ALBUM:My own prison
TABBED BY:betrnpippi
this is the way i play whats this life for by Creed im sure its not "exact" but
its close e—nuff for me.
Standard tuning:(low to high)E—A—D—G
song starts out with the guitar im sure you know where to come in.......
come with these 2 notes:

G———————————————
D———————————————
A——2——2——3—————— play 1x
E———————————————
then play this:(the chorus)

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————5—5—5——5—5——2——2——2——3—3—3——3—5—
E———3——3——3————————————————————————————————————————    do whatever......
after playing that 3x play this:

G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A—————————————5—5—5———5—5——2—2——3—— play 1x
E————3——3——3———————————————————————
let the last note ring of the above......
then play this after drum fill:

G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A——————————5—5—5/2——2——2—2——3——3——3—3h5— play 7x
E—3——3——3———————————————————————————————
this takes the song to the chorus:

G—————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————
A——————————5—5—5——2—2—2—2—2—3— play 1x
E——3——3——3————————————————————
2nd Chorus:

G—————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————5—5—5——5—5——2——2——2——3—3—3——3—5—— play 4x
E———3——3——3———————————————————————————————————
this ends the chorus:

G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A—————————————5—5—5———5—5——2—2——3—— play 1x
E————3——3——3———————————————————————
Interlude part:("but they 'aint here anymore.....")

G—————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————— (continued below)
E——3———3——3—3—3——3—3—3—3—0—3—3——3—3—3—
'continued

G———————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————5—7—7—7—7p5——
A——0—3——3—3—3——3—5—3—0—0—0————————————0— (continued again)
E———————————————————————————————————————
'continued

G——————————————————————
D——————————————————————
A——5—5—5—5——5—5h7—5p0—— then start at the beginning of the
E—————————————————————— interlude
the song ends without an outro just slow down a bit at the end
you'll see what i mean ;—).....
l8a
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About Creed

A creed is a statement of beliefusually religious belief or faithoften recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the Latin: credo for I believe (because the Latin translation of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed both begin with this word). A creed is sometimes referred to as a symbol (Greek: ???????[?]), signifying a "token" by which persons of like beliefs might recognize each other.

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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Creed — Whats This Life For (ver 2) bass tabs