"Any Body Seen My Baby"
By The Rolling Stones
On the "Bridges to Babylon" Album
Tabbed by Alexander Larson
Laid Back Blues Feel
Intro/Verse (Repeat 3 times for Each)
Te Te Te Te Te Te h          q     q
G—————||————————————————————————————||————————————|
D—4:——||*——————————————————————————*||————————————|
A—4:——||*——0——3——5——7——5——3——0—————*||——0—————0———|
E—————||————————————————————————————||————————————|
Pre Chorus
q  Q  q  Q  e. Te  Te Te    q  Q  q  Q  e. Te Te Te
G|———————————————————————————|——————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————|——————————————————————————|
A|——0—————0—————0——5———3—————|——0—————0—————0——5————————|
E|————————————————————————3——|————————————————————3——5——|
Fat Tones
h  h     w
G|————————|—————|
D|————————|—————|
A|————————|——0——|
E|——0——3——|—————|
Chorus
(Has anybody seen....)
e  h    e   h     e  h     w     e  h     e  h     w
G||—————————|————————|————————|—————|————————|————————|——————||
D||*————————|————————|——0——0——|——2——|————————|————————|—————*||
A||*——3——3——|——5——5——|————————|—————|——3——3——|——5——5——|——7——*||
E||—————————|————————|————————|—————|————————|————————|——————||
Bass Solo (Before the 2nd Verse)
q  Q  q  Q  e. Te Te Te    q  Q  q  Q  q  e    e
G||————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————||
D||*———————————————————————————|——————————————————————————*||
A||*———0—————0—————0——5——3—————|——0—————0—————0——5p3——————*||
E||—————————————————————————5——|——————————————————————5p3——||
I know that the tabs are right, although the rhythms aren't exact.
As always, listen to the CD to get the exact rhythm.
This is offically my first Bass tab on the net, so go ahead and
build off of it because it might not be exact.  E—mail me if you
make any changes cause personally I want to know how to play it
error free.
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Rhythm Explination
q = quater notep = pull off
e = eighth note
h = half note
w = whole note
e. = dotted eighth note
Te = triplet eighth note
Q = quarter rest
E = Eighth rest
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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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