This is a really cool song to play.........


                  Intro
               G)—————————————————————————————|
               D)—9—9—————————————————————————|
               A)——————7h9—7h9—————5—5————————|     x2
               E)———————————————————————7—2—5—|
                                        (5—7—7)variation.



                  Verse
               G)—————————————————————————————|
               D)—9—9—————————————————————————|
               A)——————7h9—7h9—————5—5————————|   x4
               E)———————————————————————7—2—5—|
                                        (5—7—7)


                  Chorus
              G)———————————————————————————————————————————————|
              D)—7h9—9—9—7h9———————————————————————————————————|
              A)——————————————7h9—7h9——5—5—7—5h7———————8—7—5———|    x2
              E)——————————————————————————————————5h7————————7—|

           
             G)———————7—6—————————————————————————————————————|
             D)—7h9—9—————9———————————————————————————————————|
             A)——————————————7h9—7h9——5—5—7—5h7———————8—7—5———|      x1
             E)——————————————————————————————————5h7————————7—|

                   DO BAR ONE OF CHORUS AGAIN.....


                        VERSE   x4
                        CHORUS  (same as 1st)

        
               Guitar solo— theres alot of imrov done by the bassist so just play with it
   
             G)———————————————————————————————————————————————|
             D)—7h9—9—9—7h9———————————————————————————————————|
             A)——————————————7h9—7h9——5—5—7—5h7———————8—7—5———|   repeat as needed.
             E)——————————————————————————————————5h7————————7—|


                Bridge
             G)—9—9———————7h9—7h9—|
             D)——————7h9——————————|
             A)———————————————————|    x4
             E)———————————————————|



                       OUTRO (same as chorus but with a few variations)


              Hope you enjoy, any comments: [email protected]

About John Butler Trio

The John Butler Trio is an eclectic roots/jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. Two of the band's albumsThree (2001) and Living 20012002 (2003)have gone platinum in Australia and reached the top ten of the Australian album charts in those years. The 2004 album Sunrise Over Sea debuted at number one on the Australian charts on 15 March 2004 reaching gold record status in its first week on sale. Their next release, entitled Grand National, was released on 27 March 2007. The band's releases are marketed independently by Jarrah Records which John Butler co-owns with West Australian folk band the Waifs.

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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