
Tuning Eb, Ab, Db, Gb
  Intro
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E|———9—9—9—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—9—9———————|


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A|——————————————————————————————————————————8———5—5—5—5—5——8—————|
E|—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8———7—7—7—7—7———————————————————————|

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E|————7—8———7—5——5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5———————7—8———7—9——9—9—9—9—9—9—9—9|


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E|—7—7—7—7—7———————————————————8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8———|

  
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A|——————7———9—9—7————————7———9—9—7———————7———9—9—7———————7——9—9——|
E|—9—0—————————————9—0——————————————9—0—————————————9—0——————————|

  
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E|——9—9—9—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—9—9————9—9—9—9—9—9———————|

LYRICS

THEY ATTACK
THEY ATTACK
They are on a rampage
Unleashed from ancient time
Stumbling from the ice age
Marching side by side
Beaks of steel are flaming
Women are enraged
Sky of death is flaming
Women get engaged
They were born of atomic steel
Life and death to them seemed so unreal
Slashing at the ramparts
Hurling ton's of shot
Shopping now at Wal Mart
Smoking tons of pot
They are on a rampage
They were first to fight
They would write a new page
If they could only write
They were born of atomic steel
They attack
Life and death to them was so unreal
They attack
C'mon baby, kick 'em in the ding — ding
Trouble on the double's what it b—b—b—b bring bring
They were born of atomic steel
They attack
It's a penguin attack
So get back
They were born of atomic steel
Life and death to them was so unreal
They attack.
armored phalanxes
flanking maneuvers
vomiting terror
Gibsons and Hoovers
Blasted by fusion
Kicked in the head
just to make sure
we chopped up their dead
It's a penguin attack
They were born of atomic steel
Life and death to them was so unreal
Stumbling from the ice age
They were last in flight
They would write a new page
If they could only write
Rumbling from the ice age
They were last in line
They would start a new age
If they could just take time
It's a penguin attack
C'mon baby, kick him in the ding—ding
Trouble on the double's what it b—b—b—b—bring bring
They attack
It's a penguin attack
They were born of atomic steel
They attack
Life and death to them was so unreal
They attack
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About Gwar

GWAR is a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Shock Rock band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, raunchy obscene lyrics, and graphic stage performances which consist of humorous re-enactments of politically and morally taboo themes.

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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Gwar — Penguin Attack (ver 2) bass tabs