Song: The Key to Gramercy Park
Artist: Deadsy
Bassist: Creature

Althought Creature uses a Five—String in the song, I found it quite playable on my four—string. 
Contrary to what I've seen, it's not necessary to play in Drop—A like he might do. I found 
that Drop—B works just as good. I've never seen anybody hit the low B and C that are used 
in this line. This is my first tab, so don't be too harsh please. Here goes nothing

Four—String Version: Drop B Tuning (B,E,A,D: Low to High)
Use some deep distortion on this one

h = Hammer on
p = pull—off
/ = Slide
~ = Let the note ring a little
Introduction:

D |——————————————————————————————————
A |——————————————————————————————————
E |——————————————————————————————————
B |8—5———8—3———8—5————8—5———5—8—55—58

At :12
D |————————————————————————————————
A |————————————————————————————————
E |————————————————————————————————
B |——5———8—3————55558—3——5—58—3————

At :20
This part is tricky, this is what I came up with
D |————————————
A |————————————
E |————————————
B |——0——1——3——8

At :22
D |—————————————————————————————
A |—————————————————————————————
E |—————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3———33338—5—5

At :27
D |———————————————————————————————
A |———————————————————————————————
E |———————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3——333—8—3—8—3—

About :30—:31
Verse
"Every night..."
D |——————————————————————————————————————————————
A |——————————————————————————————————————————————
E |——————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———1—0—3—3———1—0——5—5———55558—3—3———1—0——

D |——————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |——————————————————————————————————————————————————
E |——————————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3———1—0——5—5——5—58—3——/8——33333—8

Chorus
"From the other side.."
D |———————————————————————————————————————————
A |———————————————————————————————————————————
E |———————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~———8—3~———1—0——5~——55558—3~———8—3333—8—

Verse Part II
1:00
D |—————————————————————————————
A |—————————————————————————————
E |—————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3———33338—5—5

D |———————————————
A |———————————————
E |———————————————
B |55558—3—3———1—0

Repeat Previous Riff

D |————————————————————
A |————————————————————
E |————————————————————
B |5—58—3——/8——33333—8

D |—————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |—————————————————————————————————————————————————
E |—————————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~———55558—3~——3—38—5~———55558—3——333—8—33—8—33

1:27
D |————————————————————————————————————— X2 *Leave out |1—0| on second time, jump to
A |—————————————————————————————————————
E |—————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~———8—3~———1—0——5~——55558—3~———1—0


D |———————————
A |———————————
E |———————————
B |——8—3333—8—

1:47
D |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3———33338—5—5——55558—3—3—33—8p7h8p7h85

D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E |————————————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5—5———55558—3—3———33338—5—5——55558—3——333——8—5—3—8


Bridge:
2:06

D |———————————————————— X2
A |————————————————————
E |—————————3—33—3—4———
B |——0~——1~——————————3~

D |—————————————————————————————————
A |—————————————————————————————————
E |—————————3—33—3—4————————————————
B |——0~——1~——————————3——1—11—1—3—0~—

2:23
D |————————————————————————————————————
A |————————————————————————————————————
E |————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~———8—3~———8—5—5—5—8—3~——8—8—5—8—

2:32
D |———————————————————————————————————————  X3
A |———————————————————————————————————————
E |———————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~——8—3~——33338—5~——5—58—3~———8—5—3—8

Outro
3:00

D |———————————————————————————————————————————————
A |———————————————————————————————————————————————
E |———————————————————————————————————————————————
B |——5~——8—3~——33338—5~——5—58——3—xxxx—8—5—3—8—3—55

About Deadsy

Deadsy is an American Rock band from California. They have played many shows in California, but have also toured nationally multiple times as well as touring as part of the Family Values Tour.

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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