Holidays in the Sun
The Sex Pistols
Nevermind the Bullocks, heres the Sex Pistols
1977
Tabbed by Atticus Crowley
Standard EADG tuning
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Intro (repeat until pre—verse)
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Pre—verse x4
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|/—88—7—5—5—3—3—3—3—3—||—3—3~—3—3~|
Verse (I dont wanna holiday) (repeat until chorus)
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Chorus x2 (Now I've got a reason...)
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Pre—verse x4 x1
Verse
Chorus x2
Pre Verse x4 (no x1 part)
Bridge (Its staring all...) (just play open A's till the next pre—verse)
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Pre—verse (The Berlin Wall...Im gonna go...)
Play this till the end, end on a G
The Sex Pistols are an English punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. They are responsible for initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and inspiring many later punk and alternative rock musicians. Although their initial career lasted just two-and-a-half years and produced only four singles and one studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, they are regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music.
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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