My Friend ( It Bass Tabs - Oblivia @ BigBassTabs.com

CHORDS
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    B7  C#  B   A(o)G#  A(p)E
e|——5———4———2———0———4———5———7——————————————————————————————|
B|——4———6———4———2———4———5———9——————————————————————————————|
G|——4———6———4———2———5———6———9——————————————————————————————|
D|——4———6———4———2———6———7———9——————————————————————————————|
A|——4———4———2———0———6———5———7——————————————————————————————|
E|——2———————————————4———5——————————————————————————————————|

INTRO (Guitar)
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    B7
e|——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——|
B|——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——|
G|——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——|
D|——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——|
A|——2——2——2——2——2——2——2——|
E|———————————————————————|

    C#          B           A           B
e|——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——0——0——0——0——2——2——2——2—————————|
B|——6——6——6——6——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——4——4——4——4—————————|
G|——6——6——6——6——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——4——4——4——4—————————| X 4
D|——6——6——6——6——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——4——4——4——4—————————|
A|——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——0——0——0——0——2——2——2——2—————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

INTRO/VERSE (Bass)
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G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——4——4——4——4——2——2——2——2——0——0——0——0—————————————————————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————4——4——4——4—————————|

CHORUS (Bass)

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————7——7——7——7—————————|
E|——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——5——5——5——5—————————————————————|


LYRICS
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VERSE
——————
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
My Friend has been born again
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
Turned his back on his life
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
Got his sights on another one
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
He says 'I could save you'
C#            B
Turn my head, roll my eyes,
A                  B
Shrug my shoulders and then say goodbye

FILL: C# B A B

CHORUS
———————
G#
'Cause you're as individual
        A(p)            E
As this cold world will allow you brother
G#
It gets you towing the line, in time
       A(p)             B7
In one fashion or another

FILL: C# B A B: X 2

VERSE
——————
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
My friend sees things differently
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
Tossed in his job, dumped his girl,
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
Said so long to his family
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
He says 'it's not my cup of tea'
C#         B
Head down, shut your mouth,
A                    B
Bite your tongue and watch life tick away

FILL: C# B A B

CHORUS
———————
G#
'Cause you're as individual
        A(p)            E
As this cold world will allow you brother
G#
It gets you towing the line, in time
       A(p)             B7
In one fashion or another

FILL: C# B A B: X 4

VERSE (Less distorted)
——————
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
My friend is on medication
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
No one hears the voice and the messages inside his head

Distorted sound again
C#    B    A   B   C#    B    A    B
They say there's no explanation
C#              B
So he's sedated in a low in a depth
A               B
No one's ever known

C#    B    A   B
My friend
C#    B    A   B
My friend
C#    B    A   B
Sees things differently
C#    B    A   B
To you and me.

Finish on B7.

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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