Song: In Repair
Artist: Our Lady Peace
Album: Spiritual Machines
Tabbed By: Jason Lapointe ([email protected])
Credit & thanx:  Jai "Manhole" Sadler ([email protected])

Jai's tab was mostly correct, but the verse was off. Here are the right
notes played for the basic structure. There are MANY variations, too
many to list, but they aren't too difficult, just listen to the song.
Better yet, try and figure out some of your own, you can play around at
lot with this song. I tried to approximate the rhythm (follow drums).
Enjoy...

Verse
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E|—5—55——5—5——5—5——|—3—33——3—3——3—3——|—7—77——7—7——7—7——|—5—55——5—5——5—5——|

G|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5—55——5—5——5—5——|
E|—3—33——3—3——3—3——|—7—77——7—7——7—7——|—————————————————|

Prechorus
G|———————————————|——————————————|——————————————|———————————————|
D|———————————————|——————————————|——————————————|———————————————|
A|—2h3——3—3——3—3—|2h3——3—3——3—3—|2h3——3—3——3—3—|—2h3——5—5—5—5—|
E|———————————————|——————————————|——————————————|———————————————|

Chorus
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5—55——5—5——5—5——|
E|—0—00——0—0——0—0——|—3—33——3—3——3—3——|—————————————————|

G|——————————————————————|————|
D|——————————————————————|—10—|<—— end on this at the end of the chorus
A|——————————————————————|————|
E|—5——55——5——8——8—8—8——|————|

The verse the 2nd time around is different. Only play the Ds at the end
when leading into the prechorus, otherwise keep playing it from the
beginning.

About Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace (also known as simply OLP) is an alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist. The band has sold millions of albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards the most MMVAs ever awarded to any artist or group.

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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Our Lady Peace — In Repair bass tabs