This is a great song on Flogging Molly's new cd, 'Within a Mile of Home'.  I really
enjoy this song, and I wanted to learn how to play it. Most of this sounds right, but
the bits in—between the chorus and the verses sound a bit off. I just played around
until I got this, so I won't say it's 100%, but I'm pretty positive that the chorus,
verse, and the bridge tabs are correct.

(Chorus)

D                   G                
Sail away where no ball and chain
    D                        A           
Can keep us from the roarin' waves
D         G             A                 D
Together undivided but forever we'll be free
D               G
So sail away aboard our rig
    D                       A
The moon is full and so are we
D                    G
We're seven drunken pirates
          A              D
We're the seven deadly sins

Am  D  Am  E/Em  Am

D
So the years rolled by and several died
                         A
And left us somewhat reelin'
D
Johnny strummed his Tommy gun
                           A
Left blastin' through the ceiling
D
So what became of rebels

Who sang for you and me?
                     G          
Grapplin' with their demons
        A              D
In the search for liberty

D
Sufferers who suffer all
                    A
Can swim upon the desert
D
Where avarice has ravaged all
                    A
In spite of good intentions
D
Don't fill your mouth with gluttony

For pride will surely swell
                   G              A              D
But nothing's unforgiven in the four corners of hell

(Chorus)

D
Envy and its evil twin
                        A
Its crept in bed with slander
D
Idiots they gave advice
                       A
But sloth it gave no answer
D
Anger kills the human soul

With bitter tales of lust
                          G
While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin'
       A                  D
On the legs they never trust

(Chorus)

Am   D   Am  E/Em  Am

             F                C
But it's the only life we'll know
Em                C
Blagards to the bone
               
So don't wreck yourself
         G
Take an honest grip
                  F                  C        D
For there's more tales beyond the shore



Ah the years rolled by and several died

And left us somewhat reelin'

In and out came crawlin' out

And spewed upon the ceiling

So what became of rebels

That sang for you and me
D                      G
Grapplin' with their demons
         A             D
In the search for liberty

(Chorus)

About Flogging Molly

Flogging Molly is a seven-piece American Celtic punk band that formed in Los Angeles, California and is currently signed to SideOneDummy Records.

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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Flogging Molly — Seven Deadly Sins bass tabs