From: [email protected] (unknown)
    To: [email protected], [email protected]
    Subject: BASS TAB: Reeko by NOFX
    Date: Sat, 14 Dec

    
    This is, for the most part, dead on balls accurate.  you have to listen with
    the song to get the timing, but the changes and the chords are all more or
    less right.  a friend pointed out that my ending might by screwed up, but
    i'll get to that later.
    
    D———————————————————————————————————————3——————————5——————————————————————————
    ————————————
    A——3—h—5——0————3—h—5——5—5—5—5—————3———3———————————————————3—h—5——3—h—5——0——
    E—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
    ——————————————
         reeko....    try and understand         it really is that bad
    
    D———————————————5——5——3———3—————————3——3—————————————————3——————————————
    A——3——————————————————————————————————————————3———3—h—5——————5——3———————
    E——————3———3——————————————————5——5———————————————————————————————————5———
        it won't...away      the party's over  it's past two o'clock
    
    D———————————————————————————————————————3—————————————————————————————————————
    3—————
    A——3—h—5——3———————7——0———3—h—5——————5——3——————3—h—5—5—5—5—5—5——————5——
    E————————————————5—————————————————————————————————5——————————————————————————
    ———————
                  it's about... stop       cause i see the keg... dry
    
    D———————————————3——2————————————————————————————————
    A—————3————3——————————5——3—————————2——5——3——————
    E——3——————————————————————————3——5—————————————————
    
    
    then there's the other verse, played more or less just like that one.
    and the solo, played more or less excactly like that one.
    then the cool punk rock part.
    
    for this part i'm just gonna write the chords to save space, cause it
    basically jsut goes along with the guitar pretty easily.
    
     mr president please understand  it really is that  bad
    it won't just go away  it's just beginning 
    the ballots have been  passed we make like seaward  rats
    leave this sinking ship — leave and not look back
    
    C 
    
    the  things we never tried to disallow have come back to haunt us 
    now
    with apple pie and chevorlet we've come to see the  end
    we all made this  bed now we've got nowhere to lay
    ladies and gentlemen  try to understand
    
    C 
    G 
    F 
    C 
    
    full lyrics:  reeko try to understand it really is that bad it won't just go
    away the party's over it's past two o'clock it's about time we stop cause I
    see the keg has been sucked dry
    the crisco emptied into the aquarium the fish all seem to float the ex—lax
    lines the dog bowl the toilet's overflowed we've had our fun so we've got
    nothing left we've got no place left to go
    mr president please understand blah blah blah.
    
    write me with changes — [email protected]

About Nofx

NOFX is an American punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1983 in Los Angeles. The band was formed by vocalist and bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined them shortly afterward. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up. The band rose to popularity in 1994 with their album Punk in Drublic which was certified gold.

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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