THE MR T EXPERIENCE —— SLCKCLOTH AND ASHES BASS TAB


Intro

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Verse

She looks pretty good in blue, she's worn it out a lot. 
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You look good on paper too, when actually you're not. 
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She's not looking anymore for someone to feel sorry for, so don'cha come 'round no more.
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Chorus

She's got pretty fake eyelashes, slanted plastic glasses
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Everyone who passes says she looks beautiful.
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But don't even think about asking her to dance
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Cause in your sackcloth and ashes, you're never gonna have a chance.
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Sackcloth and ashes. 
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Verse 2

She smeared you with her fingerprints just because she could. 
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She's not sorry for her sins as long as she looks good.
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How can she have so much fun knowing all the things she's done? 
She's bad, she's strong, or maybe she's stupid.
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Chorus 2

But she's got pretty party dresses, manic panic tresses.
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She believes that less is more where you're concerned,
and you can only dream about the places that she's been. 
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'Cause in your sackloth and ashes, they're never gonna let you in. 
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Bridge

One day maybe you'll be way beyond this silly habit you've put on. 
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Tough and strong enough and wrong and wrong enough for long enough to belong there. 
But till that day comes along, 
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Outro

you'll be sullen and regretful, querelous and fretful,
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carrying a head full of evil thoughts. 
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And there'll be lots of girls and people who want to know where you stand. 
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But in your sackcloth and ashes, you'll never make them understand...
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sackcloth and ashes, sackcloth and ashes, sackcloth and ashes, they're never gonna understand
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About Mr. T Experience

The Mr. T Experience (sometimes abbreviated MTX) is an American punk rock band formed in 1985 in Berkeley, California and currently recording for Lookout! Records. They have released ten full-length albums along with numerous EPs and singles and have toured internationally. Their music is best classified as pop punk and is intentionally playful, comical, and satirical, often dealing with issues of love and relationships. The band's name is taken from actor and television personality Mr. T.

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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Mr. T Experience — Sackcloth and Ashes bass tabs