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Dropkick Murphys — Boys On The Docks bass tabs



Band:  The Dropkick Murphys
Album: Boys on the Docks
tabbed by: Justin S
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!NOTE!
I am going to be very general about this seeing as though I have very
little time to do this so listen to the CD to get the right rythym and the
number of notes played.

Intro
Repeat 4 times and on the last time go
G:————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————
A:——33333333————————————— |—————55555555————————————00——22—
E:——————————————33333333——|—————————————————3333333——————————

Say hey johnny boy............
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
A:———————————————33333333——————————————————————————|—
E:———11111111——————————————11111111——33333333—|

This man so humble, This man so......... 4th
time go:.
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
|——————————————————————————————————|————————
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
|——————————————————————————————————|————————
A:———33333333—————————————————33333333———————————— |—55555555———————————
00——55———|
E:———————————————33333333—————————————————33333333—
|————————————33333333———————————|—

Just listen to the cd for timing and combinations:
Ending:
G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:———3———3——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E:—1———3————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


There it is, it's pretty easy. I hope you enjoy it. If anyone has flames,
email me and I will fix them. See ya!!!!!!


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Dropkick Murphys - Boys On The Docks Bass Tab

About Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk/hardcore punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts. First playing together in the basement of a friend's barbershop, they blended traditional Irish folk rock and punk rock known as Celtic punk. Their influences include Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Clash, Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, and the Swingin' Utters.

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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