
Rage Against The Machine
Take The Power Back

Y. Tim. K.
Tuning: Dropped D: D A D G

                          Tablature Notation
~         Hold Note
b         Bend
r         Release Bend
h         Hammer—On
p         Pull—Off
S         Slap Note
P         Pop Note
/         Slide Up
\         Slide Down
*pb       Pre—Bend
M: * *    Mute Notes Above Stars
b(#)      Bend String Until Note In (#) Is Reached
b(#)r     Bend String Until Note In (#) Is Reached Then Release To 
Original Note
x         Ghost—Note Play Note On String but has no recognizable pitch
———       Notes W/ More ———'s Indicate Longer Space Between Notes  
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Intro
0:09
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0:18
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Pre—Verse
0:35
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Verse1
0:45                        1:00 Fill
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1:03                         1:28 
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Chorus1
1:30                        1:44 On 4th Time Play
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                   S S 
Pre—Verse
1:48
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Verse2
1:57                        2:03 Fill
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2:06                         2:13
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Chorus2
2:15                        2:28
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                   S S
Interlude
2:32 
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M: * *  *   * *  *   *

Solo
2:42                        2:48 Fill
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2:51
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3:17
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Break
3:31
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Verse3
3:50
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Chorus3
4:07                        4:21
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                   S S

Bridge
4:27—5:03
No Bass
Bass Re—Enters At...

5:04
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Have Fun


                                       Lyrics

                             Bring that shit in! Uggh!

                  Yeah, the movement's in motion with mass militant poetry
                             Now check this out...uggh!

                       In the right light, study becomes insight
                           But the system that dissed us
                           Teaches us to read and right

                             So called facts are fraud
                          They want us to allege and pledge
                             And bow down to their God
                          Lost the culture, the culture lost
                           Spun our minds and through time
                               Ignorance has taken over
                           Yo, we gotta take the power back!
                                 Bam! Here's the plan
                                 Motherfuck Uncle Sam
                              Step back, I know who I am
                    Raise up your ear, I'll drop the style and clear
                        It's the beats and the lyrics they fear
                                The rage is relentless
                          We need a movement with a quickness
                             You are the witness of change
                                   And to counteract
                              We gotta take the power back

                           Yeah, we gotta take the power back
                                   Come on, come on!
                              We gotta take the power back

                                The present curriculum
                                 I put my fist in 'em
                            Eurocentric every last one of 'em
                     See right through the red, white and blue disguise
                        With lecture I puncture the structure of lies
                           Installed in our minds and attempting
                                    To hold us back
                               We've got to take it back
                       Holes in our spirit causin' tears and fears
                     One—sided stories for years and years and years
                               I'm inferior? Who's inferior?
                            Yeah, we need to check the interior
                     Of the system that cares about only one culture
                                    And that is why
                              We gotta take the power back

                            Yeah, we gotta take the power back
                                   Come on, come on!
                               We gotta take the power back

                   Hey yo check, we're gonna have to break it, break it,
                                      break it down
                                        Awww shit!

                                            Uggh!

                                    And like this...uggh!

                           Come on, yeah! Bring it back the other way!

                          The teacher stands in front of the class
                             But the lesson plan he can't recall
                         The student's eyes don't perceive the lies
                               Bouning off every fucking wall
                                 His composure is well kept
                              I guess he fears playing the fool
                  The complacent students sit and listen to some of that
                              Bullshit that he learned in school

                                 Europe ain't my rope to swing on
                                    Can't learn a thing from it
                                         Yet we hang from it
                            Gotta get it, gotta get it together then
                                Like the motherfuckin' weathermen
                         To expose and close the doors on those who try
                              To strangle and mangle the truth
                      'Cause the circle of hatred continues unless we react
                                 We gotta take the power back

                             Yeah, we gotta take the power back
                                      Come on, come on!
                                 We gotta take the power back

                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies
                                         No more lies

                                             Uggh!

                                             Yeah!

                                      Take it back y'all
                                  Take it back, a—take it back
                                 A—take it back y'all, come on!
                                      Take it back y'all
                                  Take it back, a—take it back
                                 A—take it back y'all, come on!

                                              Uggh!

                                              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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NotArtemis

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wicked tab, cheers.

Kyle.Diggity.H02

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for the pre-verse, it's actually a F#, not an F

noemirivas

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noemirivas

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hey guys

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Rage Against The Machine — Take The Power Back bass tabs

About Rage Against The Machine

How to Read Bass Tabs

1. The Basics

2. Common Techniques

3. Advanced Techniques

4. Rhythm and Timing

5. Slap and Pop

Practice Makes Perfect

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