Song: Stars in her eyes
By: Murder City Devils
Tabbed by Colin Steers
Other songs tabbed by Colin — 2

Some of these timings are tricky and there are some extra notes thrown in, 
I'm gonna tab the basics and let you all throw in whatever else you feel 
like or think you hear.

Very Beginning:
G|————|
D|————|
A|————|
E|—12|

Go immediatly into:

MAIN
G|—————————————————————|
D|———————(5)———————————|
A|—————3232——————0—————|
E|—0—0———————3—3———3—0—| Sometimes he plays the 5 instead of the 2

You play that for a long time until you hear this which is very noticable:

G|————————————————————|
D|————————————————————|
A|———————3—3————0101——|
E|—3—3—3—————————————3| Play a few times until:

G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|0101——0101——0101—————|
E|——————————————————3——|  Play multiple times until:

G|———————————————————|
D|———————————————————|
A|0——010———0——0101———|
E|———————3—————————3—|

G|—————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————|
A|—3—2—0—2———3—2—0—2——0101—————|
E|—————————————————————————0———|


These patterns are played in this order, and then sometimes he comes back to 
them, so you just have to listen.

Big ending

G|————————————————————|
D|————————————————————|
A|———————3—3————0101——|
E|—3—3—3—————————————0|

About Murder City Devils

The Murder City Devils is a garage punk band active between 1996 and 2001. Since 2006, the band once again playing shows."The Murder City Devils 2009 Tour Dates." LineOut (The Stranger). December 10, 2008.</ref>

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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Murder City Devils — Stars In Her Eyes bass tabs