CD: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Difficulty: semi—hard (hard to keep up and [play along sometimes.)
*note—these are twelves, etc... not 1s and 2s etc...

Main Riff:
G————————————————————|————————————————————|———————————————|
D————————————————————|————————————————————|———————————————|
A————————————————————|————————————————————|———————————————|
E—12——14—14—14—12—16—|—16——14—14—14—16—12—|—0—12—13—14—12—|


Other riff that follows:
G——————————————————————|————————————————————|————————————————————|—————————————————————|
D——————————————————————|————————————————————|————————————————————|—————————————————————|
A—14——16—16—16—14——————|—12——14—14—14—12—16—|—14——16—16—16—14————|—14——12—12—12—14—————|
E—————————————————14———|————————————————————|—————————————————14—|—————————————————12—|

Fill Parts (you will know where to put these in if you listen good.  They are used in the 
outro the most.)
G————————————————|—————————————|—————————————|—————————————|———————————————|—————————————————|
D————————————————|—————————————|—————————————|—————————————|———————————————|—————————————————|
A————————————————|—14—12———————|—————————————|—————————————|—0—12—13—14—12—|—————————————————|
E—12—14—12—16—14—|———————14—12—|—16—14—12—14—|—12—14—16—14—|———————————————|—0—12—13—14—12—|

I know not many people will probably even look at this tab but I don't care.  This is a great 
song and I felt it should be tabed so here it is.
Note that I didn't write it and that this is only my way of playing it. (wish I had written 
it though).

The Flaming Lips Rule!

About Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983.

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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Flaming Lips — Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell (ver 2) bass tabs