Intro:
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it seems so hard to get away from last week and yesterday
i have to sit right here and watch it all go by
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is this really happening? maybe this is just a dream
when i wake up ill be someone else

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Yeah Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah Yeah

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i don't want to grow up, not just yet
i don't wanna have to see your false sense of reality
i don't wanna grow up, not just yet
i don't wanna have to know how to play in your game
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show

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just don't ask me if you're getting thru to me
just don't tell me the way that you want me to be
you say ill fit nicely in society
you only took a superficial look at me
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Yeah Yeah

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why can't i say i'm sick of you? is it wrong to say what's true?
i'm skeptical about your point of view
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teaching us not to reflect, the opposite of intellect
don't resist authority and you'll be fine
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you don't want me to speak my mind.
you don't want me to speak my mind.

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i don't want to grow up, not just yet
i don't wanna have to see your false sense of reality
i don't wanna grow up, not just yet
i don't wanna have to know how to play in your game
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show

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just don't ask me if you're getting thru to me
just don't tell me the way that you want me to be
you say ill fit nicely in society
you only took a superficial look at me
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Yeah Yeah

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you don't want me to speak my mind.
you don't want me to speak my mind.
you don't want me to speak my mind.
you don't want me to speak my mind.

About Mxpx

MxPx are a Christian punk rock band from Bremerton, Washington. The band recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles.

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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