
Anybody seen my baby — The Rolling Stones

Tabbed by: Esteban herco
Any questions/suggestions: 


This song is played on the A mayor scale, so i added some of my improvisation 
in the bridge to make it more interesting...



Main Riff: 

G|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————————————|
D|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————————————|
A|——————5—7—5—————|——————5—7—5—————|——————5—7—5———————————————|
E|——5—8———————8—5—|——5—8———————8—5—|——5—8———————8—5—3—5r——5r——|

Intro(main riff)
Verse(main riff x2)




Bridge:

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| 
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|
        

Or you can play:
        _
G|———————————————|      |—————————————————| |
D|———————————————|      |—————5—7—75——————|  |
A|———————————————|      |———7———————7—5—7—|  |
E|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|      |—5———————————————|  |
  ("close my eyes...")  |
Later on:        Biss
  |
G|———————————————|    |—————————————————| |
D|———————————————|    |—————————————————| |
A|———————————————|    |—————————————————| |
E|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|    |—5—3—5—7—8—7—5—7—| _|
  ("Its three in the afternoon...")




I'll let you think about this part, be creative
Chorus:

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



The scale were you should improvise is this simple:

G|————————————————————————| 
D|———————————————————5——7—|
A|——————————5——7——8———————|
E|—5——7——8————————————————|

Almost everything will soung good... try it

About Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in April 1962 in London when guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart joined vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early lineup. After signing to Decca Records in 1963, the band changed their name from "The Rollin' Stones" to "The Rolling Stones". Band members and others often refer to the band as "The Stones".

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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