Title: Ninety Nine and a Half          
Artist: Credence Clearwater Revival
CD: Credence Clearwater Revival
Tabbed by:  Rick Huff

NOTE: These are the basics of the tune. There are some subtle variations throughout so 
you have to listen carefully to all the parts to get the improvisations. I hope you enjoy 
playing this tune. It's a great old blues melody.


 Intro:
G——————|——————|————4—————————|
D————5—|———5——|———5—75———————|
A———5——|——5———|——5————7—4567—|
E——7———|—6————|—7————————————|

 Verse x4            Chorus:
G——————————————————|————————————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|————————————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|——5———5—5——7——7—567—|
E——————————————————|—3——33—3——5—55——————|

 Verse x6            Chorus              
G——————————————————|————————————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|————————————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|——5———5—5——7——7—567—|
E——————————————————|—3——33—3——5—55——————|

 Verse x2            Bridge #1:
G——————————————————|—————————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|—————————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|———77——77————————|
E——————————————————|—55——55——————————|

 Verse x4            Chorus:
G——————————————————|————————————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|————————————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|——5———5—5——7——7—567—|
E——————————————————|—3——33—3——5—55——————|

 Verse x2            Bridge #2
G——————————————————|————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|———77777777—|
E——————————————————|————————————|

 Verse x3            Pause
G——————————————————|————————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|————————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|————————————|
E——————————————————|————————————|

 Lead x1             x4          x3           x1
G—————————————————|————————————|————————————|—————————————————|
D————————————6789—|————————————|————————————|————————————6789—|
A—77—77———567—————|—777——56777—|—777——56777—|—77—77———567—————|
E——————777————————|————77——————|————77——————|——————777————————|

 x3            x1
G————————————|—————————————————|
D————————————|————————————6789—|
A—777——56777—|—77—77———567—————|
E————77——————|——————777————————|

 x3            x1
G————————————|—————————————————|
D————————————|————————————6789—|
A—777——56777—|—77—77———567—————|
E————77——————|——————777————————|

 Bridge #3
G——————————|
D——————————|
A—77777777—|
E——————————|

 Verse x5 (Outro)    End
G——————————————————|—4———————————|
D——9——9—9—75———————|——75—————————|
A—7—77—7————7—4567—|————57———————|
E——————————————————|—————————————|



Here is a verse variations. There are more....
G—————————————————|
D——9—9—9—75———————|
A—7—7—7—7——7—4567—|
E—————————————————|


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About Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival (often abbreviated CCR) was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums.

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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Creedence Clearwater Revival — Ninety Nine And A Half bass tabs