KINGS OF LEON
BECAUSE OF THE TIMES
KNOCKED UP
Tabbed by Andy Thompson ([email protected])
This is a relatively simple yet fun song to play. There are 2 main riffs:
Verse Riff

G|——9——9——9——9|——9——9——9——9|————13——13——13——13|———13——13——13——13|
D|————————————|————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—7——7——7——7—|—7——7——7——7—|—/11——11——11——11——|—11——11——11——11——|
E|————————————|————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
Verse Riff (Variation)

G|——9——9——9——9|——9——9——9——9|————13——13——13——13|———13——13———14——14|
D|————————————|————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————|
A|—7——7——7——7—|—7——7——7——7—|—/11——11——11——11——|—11——11——/12——12——|
E|————————————|————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————|
Chorus Riff

G|———————————|———————————|———————————|——————————————|
D|———————————|———————————|———————————|———————2——————|
A|—4———2—————|—4———2—————|———————2—4—|—————————4(~)—|
E|———4———4—0—|———4———4—0—|—0—2—4—————|—0—2—4————————|
That's all there is to it. The order is pretty straight forward, just listen out for the
on the verse riff.
KEY
/ = Slide
~ = Vibrato

About Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States in 1999, consisting of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan Nathan Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael Jared Followill (bass, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family group is known by his middle name (second given name) as opposed to his first given name.

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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