Iron Maiden
The Clairvoyant
From the album Seventh son of a seventh son

Intro/ main Riff
Play 0.00  0.28  0.28
G:|—————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:|———7—7———5—5——4—4———————|—555540————555540——————555540——————555540——————|
A:|—55—5555—5—555—5—5—5t5t—|———————3t3t——————3t3t—————————5t5t————————5t5t—|
E:|—————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————————————————| x 2
t = Triplet; three fingers fast play. Dont forget to play pretty rough so that 
youll get that machine gun sound  Harris when you are playing this song.
Watch random Iron Maiden video to see what I mean...

Verse riff: Feel the sweat break on my brow
G:|———————————————————————————————————|——————————————————|
D:|———————————————————————————————————|——————————————————|
A:|—5t5t5t—3t3t3t———————1t1t1t—3t3t3t—|— play two times —|
E:|———————————————3t3t3t——————————————|——————————————————|

Main riff(at 1.16, 1.44(4 times) and 3.18(4 times))
G:|—————————————————————————|—
D:|———7—7———5—5——4—4———————|—
A:|—55—5555—5—555—5—5—5t5t—|— play two times
E:|—————————————————————————|— 

Play: Verse(I wonder why, I wonder how) x 1
Main riff x 2
Solo(part one) x 2

Then:

Chorus 1. There is a time to live...
G:|—(7)———(5)————(7)——————————(7)————(5)————(7)———————————|
D:|—(7)———(5)————(7)——————————(7)————(5)————(7)———————————|
A:|—5t5t5t—3t3t3t—5t5t5t—3—5—5—5t5t5t—3t3t3t—5t5t5t—3—5—5—|
E:|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————| x 2

You dont need to play the () notes. They will just give you some extra power in the 
song etc. They are not meant to be played(I think) but, if you ask me, they will 
give the song some extra power and a little more Iron Maiden feeling(Funny, though, 
since this song is one of Iron Maidens best songs, and I think that Steve Harris knew 
what he was doing when he wrote, and played, this song)

Then:

Solo riff
Part one: 2.32  2.50part two: 2.50
G:|——————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:|———9—9———7—7——6—6————|—777754—————777754————7777545—————7777545—————|
A:|—777—777—7—7777777—|————————555———————555—————————777—————————777—|
E:|——————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————————————————|

Play : Verse(Just by looking through your eyes) x 1
Main riff x 2
Solo(part one) x 2
Chorus 1. x 1

Then:

Chorus 2.(at 3.51) 
G:|—(5)————(3)————(5)———————————(5)————(3)————(5)—————————————|
D:|—(5)————(3)————(5)———————————(5)————(3)————(5)—————————————|
A:|——3t3t3t—1t1t1t—3t3t3t—1—3—3—3t3t3t—1t1t1t—3t3t3t—3—1—1—3—|
E:|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| x 2

Play:The entire Intro



Then: 

End:

G:|———————————————————————|
D:|—5—4———5—4———5—4———————|
A:|—————5—————5—————5—555—|
E:|———————————————————————|

Hope you enjoyed the tab,
Its a pretty simple song, not that many riffs and stuff, but you need to have a lot 
of speed and endurance to keep up with Steve when he plays this song. It can be a 
real killer playing this one when you havent warmed up and stuff. So remember doing 
that if you arent used to play songs like this one...

UP THE

About Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden are a British heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975. The band is directed by founder, bassist and songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the group has released a collective total of thirty albums: fourteen studio albums; seven live albums; four EPs; and five compilations.

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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Iron Maiden — The Clairvoyant (ver 2) bass tabs