
i have included the lyrics in german and english

Chorus:         
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Main Riff:         
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Verse:         
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BESTRAFE MICH   
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Bestrafe mich 
bestrafe mich 
Stroh wird Gold 
und Gold wird Stein 
deine Grsse macht mich klein 
du darfst mein Bestrafer sein 
ja 

Der Herrgott nimmt 
der Herrgott gibt 

Bestrafe mich 
bestrafe mich 
du meinst ja 
und ich denk nein 
schliess mich ein in dein Gebet 
bevor der Wind noch klter weht 

Deine Grsse macht mich klein 
du darfst mein Bestrafer sein 
du darfst mein Bestrafer sein 

Deine Grsse macht mich klein 
du darfst mein Bestrafer sein 
deine Grsse macht ihn klein 
du darfst meine Strafe sein 
Der Herrgott nimmt 
der Herrgott gibt 
doch gibt er nur dem 
den er auch liebt 
bestrafe mich


Translation:

PUNISH ME   
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Punish me 
Punish me 
Straw is gold 
And gold is stone 
You are so big, make me small 
You can be my punisher 
ja 

The lord does give 
The lord does take 

Punish me 
Punish me 
You mean yes 
And I think no 
Lock me in your pray 
Before the wind even colder hurts 

You are so big, make me small 
You can be my punisher 
You can be my punisher 

You are so big, make me small 
You can be my punisher 
You're so big, you make him small 
You will be my punishment 
The lord does give 
The lord does take 
But he gives only to 
the ones he also loves 
Punish me

About Rammstein

Rammstein (German pronunciation: [??am?ta?n]) is a German industrial metal band from Berlin, formed in 1994. The band consists of members Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (lead guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). They are widely accepted as part of the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, alongside bands such as Oomph!, Eisbrecher, and In Extremo.

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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Rammstein — Bestrafe Mich bass tabs