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***BALL TOUNGUE———KORN***
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Written by Korn
5—string Bass in Dropped A tuning (A,E,A,D,G)
All notes are slapped except where indicated
INTRO

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BASS SOLO
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PRE—VERSE
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A|——65————65——65——X——65——|  TIMES    |
|———PLAY ALL OF THIS TWICE
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E|——————————————6——X——X——5——|            |
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A|——0——0——X——X——X——0——0——X——2——2——3——3——
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E|——————————————————————————   *
A|——0——X——X——X——X——X——X——X——
* FOR THE MUTED NOTES, GRADUALLY MOVE YOUR THUMB CLOSER AND CLOSER
TO THE BRIDGE WHILE YOU SLAP
VERSE
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CHORUS/OUTRO
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A|——0——0————0——0——0—————0——2——3——|——0——0———0——0——0—————2——3——2——0——|
This part is exactly the same as the verse riff, except that you don't
play the muted notes.
BRIDGE
A|——0——12——————————|
E|—————————12——————| *
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* Don't slap this riff
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LYRICS
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There you are alone
With no hope of ever having
Something to be proud of
Something earned without begging
Yes I know you're the person
The person close to me
Who do you think you are
What more do you want from me?
Ball Toungue (ad lib)
Why are you at home?
Buried in your self—pity
Why do you insist on
Making a mockery out of me?
Yes, I know you're the person
The person who took time with me
Does it give you the right
To expect your life revolves around me?
Ball Toungue (ad lib)
You were my problem... (Where does our friendship end?)
You were my problem... (I'm not going to give in...)
How can you fucking doubt me? But not again... (There you are alone...)
Ball Toungue (ad lib)
when korn plays this song live, sometimes they sub "Lodi Dodi" by Slick
Rick in for the chorus. for those of you who don't know, Lodi Dodi goes
like this——
Lodi Dodi
We likes to party
We don't cause trouble
We don't bother nobody
We're
Just some kids who're on the mic
And when we rock up on the mic
We rocks the mic right
transcribed by max asare

About Korn

Korn (officially stylized as Ko?n ) is an American nu metal band formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed after L.A.P.D.,a band consisting of 3 members that have been with Korn, broke up.

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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