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Matchbox Twenty — Realworld bass tabs

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Tuning: G D A E
  

Return to Music X

Music X Bass Tab

    
Song:   Real World      
Artist: Matchbox 20     
Tuning: G D A E
    
 From: David Oleniacz [email protected]

Intro              3x
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Verse                            3x
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chorus
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                   3x 
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solo
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verse

chorus

** 2nd time
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solo
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chorus

** 3rd time
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                   2x 
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Real World

Well I wonder what it's like to be the rainmaker
I wonder what it's like to know that I make the rain
I'd store it in boxes with little yellow tags on everyone 
and you can come see them when I'm...done, when I'm done

I wonder what it's like to be a super hero 
I wonder where I'd go if I could fly around downtown 
from some other planet, I get this funky high on yellow sun 
boy I bet my friends will all be...stunned, they're stunned, Yeah

(chorus) 
straight up, what did you hope to learn about here 
if I were someone else, would this all fall apart 
strange, where were you, when we started this gig, 
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me 

and you, and you, and me

SOLO

I wonder what it's like to be the head honcho
I wonder what I'd do if they all did just what I said 
Well I'd shout out an order, I think we're out of this man get me some 
boy don't make me wanna change my...tone, my tone, Yeah

(chorus) 

please don't change, please don't break, 
well the only thing that seems to work at all is you 
please don't change, at all from me, to you, and you, to me, Yeah Yeah

SOLO

Yeah...
(chorus)

I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me 
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me 
And you, and me

Tablature player for this song:
Matchbox Twenty - Realworld Bass Tab

About Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty (originally spelled officially as Matchbox 20 aka MB20) is an American rock band, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995. The group currently comprises Rob Thomas (lead vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (rhythm guitarist, drums), Brian Yale (bassist), Kyle Cook (lead guitarist) and Ryan MacMillan (drums, percussion).

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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