

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |——————————————————————————5———————————————————————————5—————————————|
E |———————————5——————4——3———————————————5——4——3————————————————————————|
    When the world gets to heavy put it on my back I'll be your levy

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————4————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |——————2—————————————————————————————5————————5——————————————————————|
E |——2——————————————————5————————————————————————————————5—————————————|
    You are taking me apart like bad glue on a get well card

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————————————————5——————————————————————————————————————5———————————————|
E |—————————5—4———3——————————————————5————————————4—————3——————————————————————|
   It was always you falling for me now there's always time calling for me

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————4——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————2—————————————————————————————————5———————————5————————————————|
E |—2—————————————————————————————5—————————————————————————————————————5——|
   I'm the light blinking at the end of the road, blink back to let me know 
  

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |——————————————————————————5——————————————————————————————————5——————————|
E |——————5————4————————3———————————————————————5——4————3———————————————————|
   I'm a fly that's trapped in a web but I'm thinking that my spider's dead

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————————————————————————————4————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————2————————————————————————————————————————————5—————————————————|
E |———2————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————5———|
   Lonely, lonely little life I could kid my self by thinking that I'm fine

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————————————————5——————————————————————————————————————5———————————————|
E |—————————5—4———3——————————————————5————————————4—————3——————————————————————|
   It was always you falling for me now there's always time calling for me

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————4——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————2—————————————————————————————————5———————————5————————————————|
E |—2—————————————————————————————5—————————————————————————————————————5——|
   I'm the light blinking at the end of the road, blink back to let me know 
  

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————————————4—4—4—4———————————————————————4—4—4—4————————————|
A |——————4—4—4—4—————5—5—5—5——————0—0—0—0——————————5—5—5—5—————————————|
E |—————5—5—5—5——————————————————2—2—2—2———————————————————————————————|
   But I'm skin and bone just a king and a rusty throne 


G |——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————————————————————4—4—4—4—————————————————————————————————4—4—4—4————|
A |————————————4—4—4—4———————5—5—5—5———————————0—0—0—0———————————————5—5—5—5—————|
E |———————————5—5—5—5—————————————————————————2—2—2—2————————————————————————————|
   All the castle is under siege but the sign outside says leave me alone


G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————————————————5——————————————————————————————————————5———————————————|
E |—————————5—4———3——————————————————5————————————4—————3——————————————————————|
   It was always you falling for me now there's always time calling for me

G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————4——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—————————2—————————————————————————————————5———————————5————————————————|
E |—2—————————————————————————————5—————————————————————————————————————5——|
   I'm the light blinking at the end of the road, blink back to let me know

About Panic! At The Disco

Panic! at the Disco is a rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith. In July 2009, guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker left the band, citing creative differences as the reason for their depature. They have since formed a new band, The Young Veins.

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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