Leavin' by Mad Caddies
from Just One More (2003)
bassist is Mark Iversen

INTRO
G——————|
D——————|
A—5—24—|
E——5———|

G————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————|
A—5——5——5——5———2——2——5——5—24—|
E——5——5——5——5———2——3——5——5———|

VERSE1
G————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————|
A—5——5——5——5———2——2——5——5—24—|
E——5——5——5——5———2——3——5——5———|

play this x2 and on the third play...

G—————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————|
A—5——5——5——5———2——2——5——5—|
E——5——5——5——5———2——3——5———|

go back to the normal verse twice more then...

G—————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————|
A—5——5——5——5———2——2——5—55555555555555—|
E——5——5——5——5———2——3——————————————————|

CHORUS
G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A——————————————————————————5555—7—|
E—3333333—22222222—0000000————————|

this is the "wanna go there..." bit, 
then go straight on to this, the "life goes by..." bit:

G———————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————|
A—5555—9999——————7777—7777—10—9—7—5—55—55—5—|
E———————————7777————————————————————————————|

second verse is slightly different...

VERSE2
G——————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————|
A—5——5——5——5———2>————5>—5>—|
E——5——5——5——5—————3>———————|

i'm not too sure of the exact strumming pattern for 
the last four notes (just make something up). anyway
play this twice, then go back to the chorus except play
the second part twice.

BRIDGE
lead into the "So be in my head..." with this

G——————————|
D——————————|
A—22222222—|
E——————————|

then play this three times...

G—————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————|
A—2—2—2—2—9—9—9—9—10—10—10—10—5—5—4—4—|
E—————————————————————————————————————|

and the final time play this

G—————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————|
A—2—2—2—2——————————————————————————5~—|
E—————————5—5—5—5—3—3—3—3—2~—3~—5~————|

for the third verse just play the last four notes of 
verse2 twice, like so

VERSE3
G—————————————|
D—————————————|
A—2>————5>—5>—|
E————3>———————|x2

the final chorus is like the one before except instead of 
playing the second bit again, play this variation:

G——————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————|
A—5555—9999——————7777—7~—10—9—7—5~—|
E———————————7777———————————————————|

just for the record ~ means let the note ring

And thats the end!!! thanks for listening. i don't care if you steal this tab.

About Mad Caddies

The Mad Caddies (or the Caddies) are a third wave ska band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. The Mad Caddies sound has influences from broad ranging genres including ska, punk, hardcore, swing, pop punk, reggae, jazz, Spanish, polka, even rockabilly ("Crew Cut Chuck") and sea shanties ("Weird Beard").

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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