Song: Tom Sawyer
Artist: Rush
Album: Moving Pictures
Writers: Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson
Lyrics: Neil Peart, Pye Dubois
Bassist: Geddy Lee
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D
A
E0
G5
D7
A75
E000000000000
G55454
D777
A75
E000000000000
G777
D454
A75555555
E0000—00
G54
D777754
A7
E5555555
G
D2
A0003320
E020233332
G
D2 X2
A0320
E02332
G
D2
A0003322002~
E02023333
G
D7676
A975975
E777
G
D7676 X2
A975975
E77
G
D76
A97555
E757
G
D7676 X3
A975975
E777
G
D76
A97555
E757
G
D7676
A975975
E777
G7676
D975975 X2
A77
E
G
D7676
A975975
E777
G
D76
A97555
E757
G5
D7
A75320
E0000000000055555000
G55555
D75
A753
E0000000000000
G542555442
D
A
E
G77777
D454
A755555555
E0000—00
G542
D777777754h5p42
A
E55555555
G
D2
A033200
E02023332
G
D2 X2
A0320
E02332
G
D2
A0003322002~
E02023333
G
D4 F (Live X6)
A4
E02
Live Outro
G
D7676
A975975
E77
G
D76
A97555
E757
G
D
A7~
E000
Wonderful song by Rush. Added a live outro I
saw once so feel free to try it, if not just
repeat the last stanza till fade out.
Added by Killerhand5
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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