Rags To Rags Bass Tabs - Eels @ BigBassTabs.com

This is tabbed ok.when you play along to the song it sounds better(the intro/verse 
bit) I cant quite get the chorus right, it sounds ok for now. PLZ RATE!

Hope this helps ~ *~X Closter X~* 

Tuning ~ standard {EADGBE}

Verse + intro

    (1)                                    (2)

                                                 "..my right eye..
E ———————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————|
B —————————2————————————2————————————|————————————————————————————————————|
G ——————3—————3—————3—————3——————————|———————————1——————————————1—————————|
D ————3——————————4———————————————————|———————3——————3———————3——————3——————|
A ———————————————————————————————————|————4——————————————3————————————————|
E  ——————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————|

Okso u play ^^this (1) riff about 4 times for the intro. then when he goes up, my 
right eye, you change to riff 2. then go back to riff 1. its simple if you listen 
to the song.

Chorus

     G             C             D             C
E ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
B ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D ————5——5——5———10——10——10————12——12——12————10——10——10——|
A ————5——5——5———10——10——10————12——12——12————10——10——10——|
E ————3——3——3————8——8————8————10——10——10—————8———8———8——|


LYRICS!

there's a spider crawling on the bathroom mirror
right on top of my right eye
and i can't stop staring back
how did i get this way
take a big look at a living lie 

rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to riches was a bust 

sometimes i dream about it
what it's like back home
the railroad tracks and the pussywillow
but i had to leave it
now i go back whenever my tired head hits the pillow 

rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to riches was a bust 
busted once again

well i'll show them one day
that i can buy and sell the world 
and one day i'll come through my american dream
but it won't mean a f***ing thing 

rags to rags and rust to rust
how do you stand when you've been crushed
so rags to rags and rust to rust
don't let me go

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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