
///T/H/E ///U/N/F/O/R/G/I/V/E/N
By
Metallica

If anyone knows that little thing they have in the outro, you can add
it on to the bottom of the tab and such.

Anyway, the bass part is pretty simple. Just follow along with the
acoustic guitar part. This songs kicks all ass, by the way, one of
the best Metallica has ever made.

INTRO

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VERSE

It's kinda hard to get the right timing with this, so I did this 
part like
every other person did it, with a Chord sheet. Easier for everyone.


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A                     E
New blood joins this earth

D               A
And quickly he's subdued

                         E
Through constant pain disgrace

D                      A
The young boy learns their rules

                          E
With time the child draws in

D                 A
This whipping boy done a wrong

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Deprived of all his thoughts

D                   A
the young man struggles on and on

             C            G
He knows a vow unto his own

C               G
That never from this day

     C                 G    E
His will they'll take away.



CHORUS
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LYRICS:

VERSE 1:
New blood joins this earth and quickly he's subdued.
Through constant pain disgrace,the young boy learns their rules.
With time the child draws in this whipping boy done wrong.
Deprived of all his thoughts,the young man struggles on and  on.
He knows a vow unto his own that never from this day
his will they'll take away

CHORUS:
What I've felt, what I've known never shined through in what 
I've shown.
Never be. Never see. Won't see what might have been.
What I've felt, what I've known,never shined through in what 
I've shown.
Never free. Never me. So I dub thee unforgiven.

VERSE 2:
They dedicate their lives to running all of his
He tries to please them all, this bitter man he is
Throughout the life the same, he's battled constantly
This fight he cannot win. A tired man they see no longer cares.
The old man then prepares to die regretfully
That old man here is me.

About Metallica

Metallica (pronounced /m??tæl?k?/) is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot is held by Robert Trujillo.

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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Metallica — The Unforgiven (ver 2) bass tabs