Artist: Goo Goo Dolls
Song: Iris (City Of Angels Sound Track)
Tabbed by: Maurcio F. Oliveira ([email protected])

CORRECTED VERSION

Tips:
* Notes in () — You choose to play or not — I play it. 
* Notes with "g" (like 3g) — Ghost Notes.
* Notes with "x" (like 2x) — Mute the note after play it.
* Sometimes Up Slides sounds great.

Just listen to the song to catch timing.
Pay attention on some longer notes and swaps in the end of the song.

When I say "the last note" I really mean the last note.
(i.e.: You'll play Chorus 2 times, the last note on the Second time is longer.)


Verse:

G|———————————————|——————————|
D|———————————————|——————————|
A|—5——7—————(5)——|—2——0—————|
E|———————3———————|———————3~—|


Chorus:

G|———————————————|——————————|
D|———————————————|——————————|
A|—2——0—————(5)——|—2——0—————|
E|———————3———————|———————3~—|


Post Chorus:

G|——————————|——————————|
D|——————————|——————————|
A|—2——4——5~—|—2——0—————|
E|——————————|———————3~—|

Only After First Chorus, Play This:
                     
G|——————————————————|————————————|
D|——————————————————|————————————|
A|—2———4—5——————————|————————————|
E|——————————3—3—3—3—|—5——3——3g———|
                     (*) Play this part once, fast.


Bridge:

G|———————————————————————————|————————————|
D|———————————————————————————|————————————|
A|—2222x——4444x——45——————————|————————————|
E|———————————————————3—3—3—3—|—5——3——3g———|
                              (*) On the fourth time don't play the 3g.


Solo:

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—333333333333333322222222222222223333333333333333—|

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—2222222222222222—————————————————————————————————|
E|—————————————————33333333333333332222222222222222—|

G|——————————————————|—————————————|
D|——————————————————|—————————————|
A|—2222222222222222—|—2—4—5—7—99—|
E|——————————————————|—————————————|

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————2222222222222222—|
E|—33333333333333332222222222222222—————————————————|

G|————————————————|
D|————————————————|
A|—2—0———————5—2~—|
E|—————3—2—0——————|



Song Structure:

Intro — No Bass
Verse — 4x
Chorus — 2x 
Post Chorus — 2x
Verse — 2x
Chorus — 2x
Post Chorus — 2x
Bridge — 4x
Solo — 1x
Post Solo — No Bass
Chorus — 2x (The last note is longer)
Chorus — 2x
Chorus — 2x (Only the first part)
Chorus — 1x (Only the first part again, just the two first notes)
Post Chorus — 2x

About Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls is an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. As for 2009, the band has sold more than 9.5 million records in the United States alone.

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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Goo Goo Dolls — Iris (ver 2) bass tabs