How You Remind Me
Nickelback 
Silverside Up
Tabbed By TJ DeMint
EMAIL— [email protected]

This song is really easy to play so I&#8217;ll try and make it easy for you.  
The bassist does play a 5—string, don&#8217;t try and argue with me I saw 
them in concert and I have pics to prove he does.  In this song he uses 
standard tuning of a 5 string (B,E,A,D,G).  Have Fun!

Pre—Chorus 2x (This is how&#8230;)
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Chorus (Its not like you&#8230;)
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Interlude (Yeah Yeah Yeah no no&#8230;)
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Verse 2 (Its not like you didn&#8217;t know that&#8230;)
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(This is how you remind me...) 1x
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Chorus (Its not like you to say sorry...)
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Interlude 2x  (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, no no...)
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3rd Verse (Never made it as a wise man...)
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B|1>hold until fade then come in at Pre Chorus
Pre Chorus (this is how you remind me...)
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Chorus  (its not like you to say sorry...)
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Outro Fill 1 3x (Yeah Yeah Yeah are we having fun yet...)
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Outro 1x  (Yeah...Yeah...) 
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Nickelback 
How You Remind Me
SilverSide Up

Never made it as a wise man
Couldn&#8217;t cut it as a poor man stealin
Tired of livin like a blind man 
I&#8217;m sick inside without a sense of feeling
And this is how you remind me

Pre Chorus
This is how you remind me of what I really am
This is how you remind me of what I really am

Chorus
Its not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I&#8217;m mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I&#8217;ve been wrong
I&#8217;ve been down
Been to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head scream 
Are we havin fun yet

Interlude
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no

2nd Verse
Its not like you didn&#8217;t know that
I said I love you and I swear I still do
And it must&#8217;ve been so bad
Cause livin with *** near killed you
And this is how you remind me of what I really am
This is how you remind me of what I really am

Chorus
Its not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I&#8217;m mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I&#8217;ve been wrong
I&#8217;ve been down
Been to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head scream 
Are we havin fun yet

Interlude
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no
Yeah Yeah Yeah no no

3rd Verse no bass
I never made it as a wise man
Couldn&#8217;t cut it as a poor man stealin
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me

Pre Chorus
This is how you remind me of what I really am
This is how you remind me of what I really am

Chorus
Its not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I&#8217;m mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin
And I&#8217;ve been wrong
I&#8217;ve been down
Been to the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head scream 
Are we havin fun yet

Outro Fill
Yeah Yeah Are we havin fun yet
Yeah Yeah Are we havin fun yet
Yeah Yeah Are we havin fun yet

Outro
Yeah Yeah

About Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta, formed in 1995 by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Brandon Kroeger. While largely a rock band, the group has also experimented with various other musical styles such as pop and country, aside from their hard rock and post-grunge base. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold 30 million records worldwide. Nickelback ranks as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the US behind The Beatles for the 2000s.

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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Nickelback — How You Remind Me bass tabs