This is not the same as the original but it sounds good.
Standard tuning; E A D G.

Intro
G |—————9———————9———|—————9———————9———|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7———————7———————|—7———————7———————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

Riff
G |—————9———————9———|—————9———————9———|—————9———————9———|—————9———————9———| x2
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7———————7———————|—7———————7———————|—7———————7———————|—7———————7———————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Verse
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————9—7———————|—————————————————| x2
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————————9—7—5—|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————5———————4—5—|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————0———————————|—3—3——55———5—————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Bridge
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————————9—7—5———|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G |—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|
A |———5—5—————5—5———|
E |—7———————7———————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

Verse
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————9—7———————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————————9—7—5—|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————5———————4—5—|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————0———————————|—3—3——55———5—————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Bridge
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————————9—7—5———|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G |—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|
A |———5—5—————5—5———|
E |—7———————7———————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

Solo
Here you can improvise using the E minor pentatonic scale.

Verse
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————9—7———————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————————9—7—5—|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————5———————4—5—|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————0———————————|—3—3——55———5—————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Bridge
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7—7———7———7———0—|—————5———————4—5—|—7———————————————|—————————9—7—5———|
E |—————0———————0———|—3—3——55———5—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G |—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|
A |———5—5—————5—5———|
E |—7———————7———————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

Outro
Improvise here on the E minor pentatonic scale again until the song ends.

About Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Jimi Hendrix Experience were an English-American psychedelic rock band that formed in London in October 1966. Comprising eponymous singer-songwriter and guitarist Jimi Hendrix, bassist and backing vocalist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell, the band was active until June 1969, in which time the group released three successful studio albums. After Redding left the band, Hendrix and Mitchell stayed together through other projects. The Experience 'reunited' in 1970 with Billy Cox dubbed "The Cry of Love", until Hendrix's death in September 1970. Redding died in 2003, and Mitchell became the last original member of the band to die in November 2008.

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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