
Title: Bullet in the Head
By: Rage Against the Machine
Album: Rage Against the Machine (1992)
Tuning: Standard

Verse: X19

 G—————————————————7——
 D—————————————————6——
 A——7—7——7—7—7—————
 E——————————————0—————

 Chorus:

 G—————————————————————————————————————
 D——————————————————————————————————————
 A——————————0————————2———————0————————
 E——0———3————————————————3———————0———

 End Part. 1: X46

 G——————————————————————————————————————————————
 D——2—2—2—2—2—0—————————————————————————————
 A——————————————————0—1—0—————————————————————
 E——————————————————————————0—3—5—3—0—0—0—— 

 Outro Part. 2: X6

 G————————————————————————————————————————————————
 D————————————————————————————————————————————————
 A——777—777——————————777—777—————————————
 E—————————————0—0—0—0————————————0—0—0—0———

Lyrics:

This time the bullet cold rocked ya
A yellow ribbon instead of a swastika
Nothin proper about ya propaganda
Fools follow rules when the set commands ya
Said it was blue
When ya blood was red
Thats how ya got a bullet blasted through ya head

Blasted through ya head
Blasted through ya head

I give a shout out to the living dead
Who stood and watched as the feds cold centralised
So serene on the screen
You was mesmerised
Cellular phones soundin a death tone
Corporations cold
Turn ya to stone before ya realise

They load the clip in omnicolour
Said they pack the 9, they fire it at prime time
The sleeping gas, every home was like alcatraz
And mutha fuckas lost their minds

Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high
Yeah
Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high
Run it

Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high
Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high

Check—a, check—a, check it out
They load the clip in omnicolour
Said they pack the 9, they fire it at prime time
The sleeping gas, every home was like alcatraz
And mutha fuckas lost their minds

No escape from the mass mind rape
Play it again jack and then rewind the tape
And then play it again and again and again
Until ya mind is locked in
Believin all the lies that theyre tellin ya
Buyin all the products that theyre sellin ya
They say jump and ya say how high
Ya brain—dead
Ya gotta fuckin bullet in ya head

Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high
Yeah
Just victims of the in—house drive—by
They say jump, you say how high

Uggh Yeah Yeah

Ya standin in line
Believin the lies
Ya bowin down to the flag
Ya gotta bullet in ya head

Ya standin in line
Believin the lies
Ya bowin down to the flag
Ya gotta bullet in ya head

A bullet in ya head 
A bullet in ya head 
Ya gotta bullet in ya fuckin head
Yeah
Yeah

About Rage Against The Machine

Rage Against the Machine is an American rap metal band formed in 1991 in Los Angeles, California. They are notable for their innovative blend of alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop, heavy metal and funk as well as their leftist politics and lyrics. Rage Against the Machine drew inspiration from early heavy metal instrumentation, as well as rap acts such as Afrika Bambaataa, Public Enemy and Urban Dance Squad.

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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Rage Against The Machine — Bullet In The Head (ver 7) bass tabs