Blackjack Bass Tabs - Hives @ BigBassTabs.com


Second Tab:

Intro:
 
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Verse:
 "Well I lost my shirt in Vegas.
   Lost the woman I adored.
    I was just about to cash in my chips.
     When I heard the word of the lord."
 
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  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "He told me something I remember to this day."

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 "He said everyday's a Broderick?
   You don't owe it anything.
    And with every roll of the game with the dice.
     Is a whole new game of chance."

  G|—6969119——|            
  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.(again)
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "And now I know.
   Just one thing for sure."

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Chorus:
 "Way of life.
   Is one big gamble.

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 "It Can cut you.
   Like a knife."

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 "Hit me just.
   Once more, Jesus."
 
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 "With the BlackJack.
   Game of lies." 

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  D|——————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
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 "The BlackJack game of lies."

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Verse(part 2):
 "Got a rulete wheel that keeps spinning.
   With stacks I can't control.
    Well I bring on the whole jackpot.
     Well I win without my soul."
 
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  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "But now I know i got one thing on my side."

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 "There ain't no telling what you've done.
   What I`ll be throwin` at you.
    But I got jesus on my side.
     And the glow in the dark statue."

  G|—6969119——|            
  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "But now I tried enough.
   He says to me.
    He says."

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Chorus(part 2):
 "Way of life.
   Is one big gamble.

  G|—11—1—4—3—2—11—1—4—6—4——|
  D|————————————————————————|         — It`s two ones here.
  A|————————————————————————|
  E|————————————————————————|

 "It Can cut you.
   Like a knife."

  G|—11—1—4—3—2—11—1—4—6—6——|
  D|————————————————————————|         — It`s two ones here.
  A|————————————————————————|
  E|————————————————————————|
 
 "Hit me just.
   Once more, Jesus."
 
  G|—66—6—9—8—7—66—6—9—11—9——|
  D|—————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|—————————————————————————|
  E|—————————————————————————|

 "With the BlackJack.
   Game of lies." 

  G|—66—6—9—8—7—66—6—9—11—11——|
  D|——————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————————————————————|
  E|——————————————————————————|

 "The BlackJack game..."

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Solo(not solo, Guitar thingy):
 
 — In this part you just play the Chorus, but I`m still going to 
explain.

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  G|—11—1—4—3—2—11—1—4—6—6——|
  D|————————————————————————|         — It`s two ones here.
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  D|—————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
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  D|——————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————————————————————|
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Middle Intro:

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  E|———————————————————|(2x)

Verse(part 3):
 "Well I lost my shirt in Vegas.
   Lost the woman I adored.
    I was just about to cash in my chips.
     When I heard the word of the lord."
 
  G|—6969119——|            
  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "He told me something I remember to this day."

  G|—99998888——|
  D|———————————|
  A|———————————|
  E|———————————|

 "He said everyday's a Broderick?
   You don't owe it anything.
    And with every roll of the game with the dice.
     Is a whole new game of chance."

  G|—6969119——|            
  D|——————————|           — It`s eleven not two ones.(again)
  A|——————————|           — You have to length them the maximum as you can.
  E|——————————|(2x)

 "And now I know.
   Just one thing for sure."

  G|—99998888——|
  D|———————————|
  A|———————————|
  E|———————————|

Chorus(last part):
 "Way of life.
   Is one big gamble.

  G|—11—1—4—3—2—11—1—4—6—4——|
  D|————————————————————————|         — It`s two ones here.
  A|————————————————————————|
  E|————————————————————————|

 "It Can cut you.
   Like a knife."

  G|—11—1—4—3—2—11—1—4—6—6——|
  D|————————————————————————|         — It`s two ones here.
  A|————————————————————————|
  E|————————————————————————|
 
 "Hit me just.
   Once more, Jesus."
 
  G|—66—6—9—8—7—66—6—9—11—9——|
  D|—————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|—————————————————————————|
  E|—————————————————————————|

 "With the BlackJack.
   Game of lies." 

  G|—66—6—9—8—7—66—6—9—11—11——|
  D|——————————————————————————|         — It`s eleven not two ones.
  A|——————————————————————————|
  E|——————————————————————————|

 "The BlackJack game.....of lies."

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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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