RHCP

"the adventures of rain dance maggie"




INTRO/VERSE:

G|———————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—7—7——7—10—10—7——————————————————————————6—|
E|————————————————10—9——8—8——8—10—10——8—10———|

G|————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—7—7——7—10—10—7—7——10———————————————————————|
E|———————————————————————8—8——8—10—10—8—7——10—|


CHORUS:

G|————————————————————————————|————————————————————|
D|————————12————————————12————|——————9—————————9———|
A|—10——10————10——10——10————10—|—7——7———7——7——7———7—|
E|————————————————————————————|————————————————————|

G|————————————————————————————|————————————————————|
D|————————12————————————12————|——————9—————————9———|
A|—10——10————10——10——10————10—|—7——7———7——7——7———7—|
E|————————————————————————————|————————————————————|


G|————————————————————|————————————————————|
D|——————7—————————7———|——————5—————————5———|
A|—5——5———5——5——5———5—|—3——3———3——3——3———3—|
E|————————————————————|————————————————————|


G|——————————————————————|————————————————————|
D|——————4—————————4—————|————————————————————|
A|—2——2———2——2——2———2—3—|—5—5——5—5——5—5——5—5—|
E|——————————————————————|————————————————————|


ORDER:

VERSE: |7X]

CHORUS: |2X]

VERSE: |3X]

CHORUS: |1X]

VERSE: |4X]

CHORUS: |2X]

VERSE: |7X]

END!

***NOTE***

At the very end of the song.

End the 7th verse with E|—10—10——| 

Strike the 10's quick, then mute them. 



LYRICS:

Lipstick junkie debunk the all—in—one
She came back wearing a smile
Lookin' like someone drugged me they wanted to unplug
me
No one here is on trial
it's just a turnaround and we go oh
Well then we go oh oh oh oh

Tick tock I want to rock you like the eighties
Cock—blockin' isn't allowed
Tugboat Sheila is into memorabillia
Who said three is a crowd?
We'd better get it on the go

|—Chorus—|
Hey now We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to and showed me what to do
Our Maggie makes it in a cloud

I said hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to and showed me what to do
She knows how to make it loud

|—Verse—|
Rain Dance Maggie advances to the final
Who knew that she had the goods?
Little did I know her body was warm delicious vinyl
To your neck of the woods
I want to lick a little bit

|—Chorus—|
Hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to and showed me what to do
Our Maggie makes it in a cloud

|—Bridge—|
Ah
ah get in line ah
ah ah ah
get in line
You got the wrong girl
But not for long girl
It's in the song girl
'Cause I'll be
gone girl

|—Chorus—|
Hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to and showed me what to do
Our Maggie makes it in a cloud
I said hey now
I want to rock this rowdy crowd
She told me to and showed me what to do
She knows how to make it loud —oud

|—Outro—|
But not for long girl
It's in the song girl
'Cause I'll be gone bye bye bye yeah
Bye bye bye girl
L a tah co zing ba bay dom boom baym boom bom ba da ba
da doom doom
Ba bom ba day don doh bow
Bye bye
girl
Bye bye
girl
bye bye

About Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The band's current line-up is Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Michael "Flea" Balzary (bass), Chad Smith (drums) and Josh Klinghoffer (guitar). Their musical style has fused traditional funk with elements of other genres including hip hop, punk rock and psychedelic rock.

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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