Song: Take a Look Around
Artist: Limp Bizkit
Album: Mission Impossible 2 Soundtrack
Tabbed by: Martin Kearney ([email protected])
http://www.basstabarchive.com/

I am correcting a tab created by Jim Bardsley
and corrected by Tic Tac. I hope this is the final
version. I didn't see Jim's version but it was 
pretty close. The only problem I had with this
song is that it appears to have been written for a 
five—string so I ended up tabbing it that way. I 
know the tuning looks a little weird but it's what
works; you'll understand when you play the intro. 
Well here it is and the key for the symbols is at
the bottom.
 
guitar plays riff 2 times before bass comes in
this bass riff takes 2 guitar riffs to complete

Intro:
 G———8:——————11:———————16:———————18:———|
 D—————————————————————————————————————|
 A—6:—————9:———————————————————————————|
 B—————————————————12:———————14:———————|
C#—————————————————————————————————————|(2x)

Verse:      
 G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 A—666666666—999999999—222222222—444444444—(11)(11)(11)(11)—9999|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C#——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|(3x)

Middle Part of Verse:
 G———8:——————11:———————16:———————18:———|
 D—————————————————————————————————————|
 A—6:—————9:———————————————————————————|
 B—————————————————12:———————14:———————|
C#—————————————————————————————————————|(1x)

Verse:      
 G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 A—666666666—999999999—222222222—444444444—(11)(11)(11)(11)—9999|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C#——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|(3x)

Pre Chorus:
 G——————————|
 D——————————|(let ring for 1 entire guitar riff)
 A——————————|
 B——————————|
C#—2:———————|(3x)

Bass is out for one riff before chorus
Chorus:
 G——————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————|
 A——————————————————————————————————————————|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————|
C#—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—5—7—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—0—1——|(4x)

Verse:      
 G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 A—666666666—999999999—222222222—444444444—(11)(11)(11)(11)—9999|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C#——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|(5x)

Pre Chorus:
 G——————————|
 D——————————|(let ring for 1 entire guitar riff)
 A——————————|
 B——————————|
C#—2:———————|(3x)

Bass is out for one riff before chorus
Chorus:
 G——————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————|
 A——————————————————————————————————————————|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————|
C#—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—5—7—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—0—1——|(4x)

2nd Part of Chorus:
 G—————————————————|
 D—————————————————|
 A—————————————————|
 B—————————————————|
C#—2—2—5—7—2—2—0—1—|(2x)

bass is out for 4 guitar riffs
Bridge:     
 G—————————————————————————|
 D—————————————————————————|
 A——6:————9:————2:————4:———|
 B—————————————————————————|
C#—————————————————————————|(2x)

2nd Part of Bridge:
 G———————————————————————|
 D———————————————————————|
 A——6666—9999—2222—4444——|
 B———————————————————————|
C#———————————————————————|(2x)

Chorus:
 G——————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————|
 A——————————————————————————————————————————|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————|
C#—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—5—7—0h2—0h2—0h2—0h2—0—1——|(4x)

Outro:      
 G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
 A—666666666—999999999—222222222—444444444—(11)(11)(11)(11)—9999|
 B——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C#——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|(4x)

2: — hold second fret and let ring
0h2 — open hammer to second

About Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band's lineup consists of Fred Durst (lead vocals), Wes Borland (guitar), Sam Rivers (bass), John Otto (drums) and DJ Lethal. Limp Bizkit has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and have won several other major awards. The band has sold an estimated 35 million albums worldwide.

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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