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Muse — Time Is Running Out bass tabs

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Artist: Muse
Album: Absolution
Title: Time Is Running Out
Bassist: Chris Wolstenholme
Track#: 3

Standard Tuning
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Ive tried loads of tabs for this song, most have been correct, here
is an easier way to play this song. Its a great song, as are many
by muse!

Use bass distortion.

Intro/Verse:
G|—————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|————————————5—5—6—|—————7—————7—7———|—————3—————5—5———|
E|—5—5—8—5—5—8—8—5—|—7—7—5—7—7————————|—0—0———0—0—————0—|—1—1———1—3—————3—|

Pre—Chorus:
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E|—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—|—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|

Chorus:
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E|—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—|—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—|

Bridge1:
G|—————————————|—————————|—————————|——————————|
D|—————————————|—————————|—————————|——————————|
A|———3—————5———|—————————|—————————|——————————|
E|—1———1—3———3—|—5—5—8—5—|—7—7—5—7—|—0—0—12—0—|

Bridge2:
G|—————————————————|—————————————————————|
D|—0—0—2—2—3—3—5—5—|—7—7—9—9—10—10—12—12—|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————————|
E|—————————————————|—————————————————————|

He plays Bridge2 three times and then ends with this extra bit.
listen to the song and you will know what i mean.

Extra Bridge2:
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E|—————————————————|—————————————————|

Outro:
G|—————————|—————————|——————————————|—————————|
D|—————————|—————————|——————————————|—————————|
A|—————————|—————————|——————————————|—————————|
E|—5—5—8—5—|—5—5—8—5—|—5—5—8—5——3—4—|—5—5—8—5—|

Song Structure:

Intro: x1
Verse: x4
Pre—Chorus: x2
Chorus: x2
Bridge1: x4
Verse: x1
Pre—Chorus: x2
Chorus: x2
Bridge2: x3
Extra Bridge2: x1
Verse: x3
Pre—Chorus: x2
Chorus: x2
Bridge2: x3
Extra Bridge2: x1
Outro: x1

there it is! Please Rate! have fun playing it!
Tablature player for this song:
Muse - Time Is Running Out  Bass Tab

About Muse

The Muses (Ancient Greek ?? ??????, hai mo?sai : perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature are the goddesses or spirits who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture, that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths.

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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