Tabbed by punkrocker8895

This is my first tab and I am only 13 so this is probably not right but this is how me 
my band play it. Listen to the song to get the rhythm. U may need to add some more notes 
on the end of some of the verses.

Enjoy

Intro
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/ x2
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
E3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—/

Verse
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/ x 6
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
E3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—/
   Wed like..................................................do
   Well, you knew............................................fool
   So, dont.................................................rules
   Keep your.................................................through
   It seems..................................................rescues
   But if.................................................... moon

Chorus (play one note on each syllable)
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————/
E—3—5—3—5—7—9—3—5—3—5—7—5—7—9—7—3—5—3—5—7—9—3—5—3—5—7—5—7—9—7—/
Under a Beirut moon......................................havent got a clue

Verse

Chorus

Bridge
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————/
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————/
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————/
E—3—3—3—3—3—5—7—5—3—3—3—3—3—5—7—5—3—3—3—3—3—5—7—5—/

G————————————————————————————————————/
D————————————————————————————————————/
A————————————————————————————————————/
E —3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—7—/
And though you dream..............moon
Solo
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————/x6
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————/
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————/
E—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—/

Verse
Chorus x2.5

Outro
G———————————————————————————————/
D———————————————————————————————/
A———————————————————————————————/
E—3—3—3—5—7—3—3—3—5—7—3—3—3—5—7—/

About Stiff Little Fingers

Stiff Little Fingers is a Northern Irish punk rock band from Belfast, formed in 1977. They started out as a schoolboy band called Highway Star (named after the Deep Purple song), doing rock covers, until they discovered punk. They split up after six years and four albums, although they reformed five years later, in 1987. Despite major personnel changes, they are still touring and recording as of 2010. Jake Burns, their lead singer, is the only member to have been with the band during all its incarnations, although in March 2006, original bass guitarist Ali McMordie rejoined them following the departure of The Jam bass player Bruce Foxton after fifteen years.

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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Stiff Little Fingers — Beirut Moon bass tabs