Band: Marilyn Manson
Album: Portrait Of An American Family/Live Versions
Song: Cake And Sodomy
Tabbed by: Matthew Cook
E—mail: [email protected]

h = hammer—on
p = pull—off
~ = let note ring
^ = bend
x = mute

Tuning: Standard

Note; 
I tabbed this mostly from a bootlegged live recording from Sydney, Australia.
I'm pretty sure some parts of the bass—lines have been altered when played live, compared 
to how they are on the POAAF CD. 
Therefore this bassline may not be perfect for the CD but is definitely how they play 
it live in recent times.

Intro;
G|——————————
D|——————————
A|—7—6—5—0——
E|—————————— x alot!

G|—————————
D|—————————
A|—————————
E|—7—7/——— 

Break for harmonics.

G|—————————
D|—————————
A|—————————
E|—7—7/——— 

Break for harmonics.

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—3/12—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7—55555—5h7—22222—7p5——

G|———————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7—55555—5h7—22222—7p5——

G|—————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7——5—5—5—5——2——10———

G|———————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7——5—5—5—5——2——10——5~——

G|——————————
D|——————————
A|——————————
E|—5—5—555——

Chorus;
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————55——
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—55—————

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—/10—10—55——

G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————55——
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—55—————

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—/10—10—55—7~——

Small break then back to;
G|—————————
D|—————————
A|—7—6—5~——
E|————————— x8

G|—————————
D|—————————
A|—————————
E|—7—7/———

Break for harmonics.

G|——————————
D|——————————
A|——————————
E|—7—7/12—— 

Break for harmonics.

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—3/12—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7—55555—5h7—22222—7p5——

G|———————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7—55555—5h7—22222—7p5——

G|—————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7——5—5—5—5——2——10———

G|———————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—7—5/10—7—5—7——5—5—5—5——2——10——5~——

G|——————————
D|——————————
A|——————————
E|—5—5—555——

Chorus;
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————55——
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—55—————

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—/10—10—55—5~——

Bridge;
G|——————————————————
D|——————————————7——
A|——————————————————
E|—2—222—222—55————— x6

Chorus;
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————55——
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—55—————

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—/10—10—55——

G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————55——
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—55—————

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—7—7—xxxx—5—5/10——0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—/10—10—55—7—7——

Song Ends.

About Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner; January 5, 1969) is an American musician and artist known for his controversial stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band, Marilyn Manson. His stage name was formed from the names of actress Marilyn Monroe and convicted murderer Charles Manson. His long legacy as being depicted in the media as a bad influence on children, along with his seemingly outrageous styles for which he models, and the controversy surrounding his lyrics all have led to his more pronounced public appeal.

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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Marilyn Manson — Cake And Sodomy (ver 2) bass tabs