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Dave Matthews Band — Warehouse (ver 2) bass tabs



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bandname=Dave Matthews Band


songname=Warehouse


tabtype=bass


tab=

Warehouse


=slide up

/=slide down

H=hammer

P=pulloff


The bass enters the song during the intro when the horn, cymbals,

and violin first play.


*****

Intro

*****


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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__________________________________________________________________


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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__/


This is repeated three times. The violin plays for a moment, and the drums

and bass come in as follows.


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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*****

Verse (play twice)

*****


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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D|———————————————————————————7———————|———————————————————————————————7———|

A|—————————7/9———————————————————————|—————————9—9———————————————r———————|

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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E|———7———————————————————————————————|———7———5——5———3——3——————/13—————|



Chorus:


The chorus section is just played and adlibbed upon as follows:



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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A|———————————5———r—5h7———5—5———7—5———|———————————————————————————————————|

E|———5———5—————————————————————————7—|———3—————————————3h5—3h5———————3———|


"Keep all the lights on..."


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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"The black cat changin colors..."


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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"And we can walk under ladders..."


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A|———————————5———r—5h7———5—5———7—5———|

E|———5———5—————————————————————————7—|


"And swim as the tide.."


1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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This then goes back into a slightly modified verse riff:



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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D|———————————————————————————7———————|———————————————————————————————7———|

A|———————————9———————————————————————|—————————9—9———————————————r———————|

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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E|———7———7———————————————————————————|———7———5——5———3——3——————/13—————|


******

Bridge

******



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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D|———————————9———————————————————4———|———————————4———2———————————————————|

A|———————9———————7———————————6———————|———————————————————————————————9———|

E|———7———————————————————4———————————|———————2———————————————4———————————|



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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_________________________________/ ______________________________



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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__/


This is repeated twice.


Right after this, they go back into the intro guitar/voilin thing for six

measures, and on the seventh, the bass returns.



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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E|———————21h2421————————19h2119————————17h1917————————15h1715————————|



1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

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E|———————14h1614————————12h1412————————10h1210————————9h119——————————|



.....and straight back into the verse riff again. Pretty fun.

Tablature player for this song:
Dave Matthews Band - Warehouse (ver 2) Bass Tab

About Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. Founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, violinist Boyd Tinsley, drummer Carter Beauford, and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. In August 2008, LeRoi Moore died due to complications from an ATV accident. Grammy Award-winner Jeff Coffin, of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, has since filled Moore's spot as the band's saxophonist. Rashawn Ross and Tim Reynolds have also become full time touring members of the band. With musicians who each have roots in differing genres, including jazz, classical, soul, rock, bluegrass, and hip-hop, the band has come together to create an eclectic sound which has earned them fans from a variety of quarters.

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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