Iron and Stone by Foo Fighters
Tabbed by Paul Fivey
Comments etc. to: [email protected]

As released on the b side of Learn To Fly in the UK,
I believe its a cover of a song by The Obsessed

Intro:

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————10—9——9—10—12—10—9——9—10—9—————5—4——4—5—7—5—4——4—5—4—
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——10—9——9—10—12—10—9——9—10—9—————5—4——4—5—7—5—4——4—5—4—
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——10—9——9—9—9—9—9———5—4——4—4—4—4—4————10—9——9—9—9—9—9———5—4——4—4—4—4—4—
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Verse:

G————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————
A——5~7——————10—9———5~7——————5—4——
E——————0—0—————————————0—0———————

This is played four times

Chorus:

G———————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————
A——5~7——————————————3—3—5—5—
E———————0—0——3~5~3——————————

This is played four times.

First time: back to the verse
Second and third time: to bridge

Bridge:

G—————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————
E——0—0—0——3/5——5—5—5/7——7—7—6—5—3—

After the first bridge, there is a solo (Verse as before)
then it goes to the chorus and bridge and ends with an open E

About Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1995. Singer and guitarist Dave Grohl formed the group as a one-man project after the dissolution of his previous band, Nirvana, in 1994. Prior to the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 1995, Grohl drafted Nate Mendel as bassist, William Goldsmith as drummer, and Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the group. The band was small, young, and they began with performances in Portland, Oregon before gaining popularity. Goldsmith left during the recording of the group's second album, The Colour and the Shape (1997), and Smear's departure followed soon afterward. They were replaced by Taylor Hawkins and Franz Stahl, respectively, although Stahl left prior to the recording of the group's third album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999).

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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