Band: Nightwish
Album: Over The Hills And Far Away
Song: Over The Hills And far Away
tabbed By: ClosedRoad
Tuning 4—string E A D G

Drums and keyboard.

Intro
G ———————————————————————————————|
D ———————————————————————————————|
A ————————————————————5555/7777——|
E —0—02—00—0—0—02—00—0———————————|

Verse
G ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————5(16x)——————————————5(16x)—7(16x)—|
E —0(16x)—3(16x)—0(16x)———————0(16x)—3(16x)——————————————|

Pre Chorus
G ————————————————————————————————————|
D ————————————————————————————————————|
A —3(16x)—5(16x)—3(16x)—5(8x)—2r———5——|
E ————————————————————————————————————|

Chorus
G ——————————————————|
D ——————————————————|
A —————5—7—5———3—5——| 2x
E —0—3———————3——————|

After Chorus
G ———————————————————|
D ———————————————————|
A ———————————————————|
E —0000000000003202——|

verse
Pre Chorus
Chorus 2x

After Chorus
G ———————————————————|
D ———————————————————|
A —————————————5555——| Listen for perfect timing
E —0—00033—3333——————|

Then ther's no Bass in this part Then:
Bridge
G ————————————————————————————————|
D ————————————————————————————————|
A ————————————————————————————————| keep playing this for a long time
E —0—0000—0—0000—0—0000—00000000——|

Then for a lttle while again no bass Then:
Bridge II
G ——————————————————————————————————|
D ——————————————————————————————————|
A ——————————————————————————————————|
E —0000———0———0—0000——0000—0253202——|

Guitar solo Play the verse 1x

Pre Chorus
Then the chorus but a bit higher
Chorus
G ——————————————————|
D ——————————————————|
A —————7—9—7———5—7——| keep playing this until the end
E —2—5———————5——————| at the end fade out.

That's it I'am sure there are a couple of foulds in it.
But this is the way I play the song. 
Have Fun and please rate it.
Greetings ClosedRoad

About Nightwish

Nightwish is a metal band from Kitee, Finland, formed in 1996 by songwriter/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen. Nightwish is Finland's most successful band[citation needed] with more than 7 million albums & singles sold worldwide, 1 silver award, 11 gold awards, and 31 platinum awards.

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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