The English Beat
Spar wid me
Special Beat Service

Tabbed soley by David Verdugo ([email protected]), and it is my idea of how
to play the song.
Please don't try to pawn this off as your own!

"In a me yard,
You noh fe gwan like you hard.
In a me yard in a me yard."

G———————————————————
D———————————————————
A—————————3———5—5—5—
E—3———3—————————————

"Malegego, Malegego malegego malegego."

G—————————3——————————————————————————5——————————————
D—————3—5——————————————3—————————3—5—————————————5——
A—3—3——————————————3—5———————3—3—————————————3—5————
E——————————————3—3———————————————————————3—3————————

"Woy,
Me seh me a littla darta.
By de name of Marge"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Full lyrics:
In a me yard,
You noh fe gwan like you hard.
In a me yard in a me yard.

Dats why you,
spar wid me,
I you have to pray to de Lord.
In a me yard.
Dats why you,
Spar wid me,
I hope you will agree noh climb up in de tree like a chimpanzee,
Spar wid me, spar wid me.
Cho Lord,
A man ah should always feel free.
Malegego,
Malegego malegego malegego.

Woy,
Me seh me a littla darta.
By de name of Marge,
She says to me you are de one in charge.
Tek out de car out of de garage.
Denme drive her all the way down to de barge.

Dats why she,
Spar wid me, spar wid me.
I don't want to see your bad company
Spar wid me, spar wid me.
Cho Lord,
A man ah should always feel free.

You bredda Matt noh bopther gwan lik a rat.
Because de rat him get a bend up by de cat
You sister Pat noh bother gwan like dat.
Because we all know dat Elvis died fat.

So you fe,
Spar wid me, spar wid me.
I don't want to see your bad company
We need technology so,
Spar wid me spar wid me,
Spar wid me.

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And if anyone else out there knows how to play any beat songs, post them!
There's not nearly enough tabs out there for this awesome band.

About English Beat

The Beat (known in North America as The English Beat) are a 2 Tone ska revival band founded in England in 1978. Their songs fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock, and their lyrics deal with themes of love, unity and sociopolitical topics.

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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