I Am The Cancer (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Sloan @ BigBassTabs.com

Song Title: I am the cancer
Artist: Sloan
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SLOAN — I Am The Cancer
From: Smeared
Tabbed by: Mark Wiebe, [email protected]

This song has lots of guitar noises and bends and stuff
but I didn't feel like figuring that part out. When I play
along I usually just follow the bass line and play single 
notes (there aren't really any chords in this song). 

These are the positions I usually play these notes in.

  F   D   Bb   G    C
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|—8————————————10———————|
|—————10———6————————8———|


(verse)
F
So long, Matthew I will miss you 
        D
There's too much to do or I'd go with you
           Bb                   G
It's a bad time I haven't got a dime
F
So long, Allison I now know where you've been
      D
But I don't know where you're goin There's security in knowing
                Bb                  G
But I know some morning without any warning
          F
You'll be gone


(chorus)
         Bb          C
Oh you've kissed me, kissed me
F                      Bb
Now you're supposed to miss me

(verse)
So long, Andrew I will miss you
I just wrote you a long note
You better answer I am the cancer
Removed from you


(chorus)
         Bb          C
Oh you've missed me, missed me
F                 Bb
Now you've got to kiss me
        F
Kiss me goodbye


(verse)
So long, scarecrow at least with you I know
You're going nowhere what do you care
There's nothing up your sleeve so you can never leave
Why would you?


(verse)
Say there, scarecrow sorry I had to go
But I shall return it was my turn 
To get away Someone had to stay
So I can go


(chorus)
I miss you most of all
      Bb          C
You've kissed me, kissed me
F                      Bb
I can't wait until you kiss me
          G (3rd fret, 6th sting)
Until you kiss me
                       Bb
I can't wait until you kiss me
        F
Kiss me again

Submitted by:  Rory Keith Urquhart ([email protected])

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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

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