silverchair — The Lever
Song of Diorama

Transcribed by Bruno Torres — [email protected]

"Dropped — B Tuning"
Tune "E" String down to "B"
Tune "A" String down to "F#"
Tune "D" String down to "B" ——> NOT NEEDED
Tune "G" String down to "E" ——> NOT NEEDED

(00:30)
E |————————————————————————|8x
B |————————————————————————|
F#|————————————————————————|
B |—0—0—0—2—0—0—0—2h3p2————|
Living your life like you're born in a tree
He doesn't know how it feels
Under my thumb like a bone and a nail
She's in the know, how's it feel?

(00:51)
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|—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0————|
  
(00:54)
|————————————————————|4x
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|—0—0—2—0—0—7—6—5————|
Live your life under machine guns
Canary down the mine

(01:05) 
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|——9——9——9——9——9———10——3————9——9——9——9——9——10——3———9——9——9——9——9———10——1————|
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  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever

(01:19)
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|———————————————2h3p2————|

|————————————————————————|8X
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|—0—0—0—2—0—0—0—2h3p2————|
Spoiling my broth like a radio kid 
Programme computes to as mind
Waving my luck under your nose
Like a founded four—leave cloaver
  
(01:41)
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|—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0—6p5p0————|

(01:47)
|————————————————————|4X
|————————————————————|
|————————————————————|
|—0—0—2—0—0—7—6—5————|
Live your life under machine guns
Canary down the mine 
   
(01:58)
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|——9——9——9——9——9———10——3————9——9——9——9——9——10——3———9——9——9——9——9———10——1————|
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  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever

(02:11)
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|—————————————5—4————————————————————|
|—0—0—2—3—2—0——————2—0—2—3—2—1—0—————|
Turn the mirrors face the wall 
Don't you feel a little weak?
And I catch you when you fall
But you're falling all the time 
Do you need it anymore?
Or do you need a little more?
  
(02:44)
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|—————12—————————12———————12—————————12———————12—————————12————|
|—0—0————0—0—0—0——————0—0————0—0—0—0——————0—0————0—0—0—0———————|

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|—————12—————————12———————12—————————12———————12—————————12————|
|—0—0————0—0—0—0——————0—0————0—0—0—0——————0—0————0—0—0—0———————|

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|—————11———12———13———14—————15—16———|
|—0—0————0————0————0————0—0—————————| 

(03:01)
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|——9——9——9——9——9———10——3————9——9——9——9——9——10——3———9——9——9——9——9———10——1————|
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  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever  Maybe I'm on the lever

(03:27)
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|——————————————————————————————————|8x
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|———————————5—4————————————————————|
|—0—2—3—2—0——————2—0—2—3—2—1—0—————|
Turn the mirrors face the wall 
dont you feel a little weak
And i catch you when you fall
But you're falling all the time 
Do you need it anymore?
Or do you need a little more?
  
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|—————————————5—4——————————————|
|—0—0—2—3—2—0——————2—0—2—3—2—1—|

About Silverchair

Silverchair is an Australian alternative rock band. The band formed as Innocent Criminals in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1992, with their current lineup of vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns, bass guitarist Chris Joannou, and drummer Ben Gillies. Silverchair has been highly successful in the Australian recording industry, receiving the industry's flagship awards, the ARIA Awards, a record 21 times. The band has also received six APRA Awards.

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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