BAND:LONG BEACH DUB ALL—STARS
SONG:SUNNY HOURS
BASSIST:ERIC WILSON

Tabbed by incubuSCIENCE

Well, this isn't a popular song. Long Beach is the remaining members of Sublime's band.
This is a really good song. Buy the CD!!!! Check it out!
If you like Sublime, you will love the All—stars.

VERSE
G———————————————————————————————
D—————7———————————7—————————————
A—7—7—————————5—5———————————————
E———————5—5—8——————5—5—8————————

Once in a while, Eric will improvise with riffs like this:
G———————————————————————————————
D—————7———————————7——7h9————————
A—7—7—————————5—5———————7—5—————
E———————5—5—8——————5————————————

PRE—CHORUS
G———————————————————————————————
D———————————————————7——7————————
A—7——7——5——5——4——4——————————————
E——————————————————————————————— X 2

G———————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————
A—7——7——5——5————————————————————
E—————————————5—————————————————

Chorus is the same as the verse.

That's all you have to know. Just play the 1st part of the prechorus
one more time when they sing "let the loving come back to me". 
That's everything! PLEASE RATE THIS TAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—GORDS

About Long Beach Dub All Stars

The Long Beach Dub Allstars were a dub reggae/ska/rock band formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2002.

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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