Atlanta by Stone Temple Pilots
Scott Weiland, Robert DeLeo, Dean DeLeo, Eric Kretz
Tabbed by Brady McCherry, greatest bassist with the biggest unit

this song is in a more of a slow waltzy, swingy beat. I'm guessing 6/8 
timing. The only way
to desribe it is as STP. You'll have to listen to the song to figure it out 
cause i had to
sit down to learn it to write it down for you lazy people.

Acoustic Intro

G———————————————|—————————————————|
D——rest 3 bars——|—————————————————|
A———————————————|—————————————————|
E———————————————|——————————————12|


Verse 1


  E        F#       G/E      F#       E       F#/B     G        D
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————————
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————9——————9|————————12—1211——9————
A|————————————————2|—————————————————|7——————7————————|10————10———————12—1012
E|0——————0—2————3——|0——————0—2——3—5—7|————————————————|——————————————————————

     3
   |———|  D
G|—————————————————|—————————————————|——————————————————|———————————————————
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————9————91011|12———91211——119——9~
A|————————————————2|—————————————————|7——————7——————————|——————————12———10——
E|0——————0—2————3——|0——————0—2——3—5—7|——————————————————|———————————————————


Chorus

  3
   A     D      C       D        |———|
G|———————————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————————|————————————|
D|———————————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————————|————————————|
A|12——————12—————————|—————————————————9|12————1210————————————|——————7—9—10|
E|——————————10—10—10—|8———88—810—10—810—|——————————1210—10—1010|8—0—2———————|

    3
   |—|
G|————————————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————————|—————————————|
D|————————————————————|——————————————————|——————————————————————|—————————————|
A|/12—————12——————————|—————————————————9|12—————1212———————————|——————————5——|
E|——————————10—10—1010|8———88—810—10—810—|———————————10—10—10h12|8—0—2—3—5——75|


Verse 2


G|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————————————|——————————————————————
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————9——————9|————————12—1211——9————
A|————————————————2|—————————————————|7——————7————————|10————10———————12—1012
E|0——————0—2————3——|0——————0—2——3—5—7|————————————————|——————————————————————

G|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————————————|—————————————————
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————9——————9|————————————7/—14
A|————————————————2|—————————————————|7——————7————————|10————10—7———————
E|0——————0—2————3——|0——————0—2——3—5—7|————————————————|—————————————————


Repeat Chorus


Bridge

This is where i get a bit lazy myself.
I know the notes are B , G , F# , G , C , Bb, E, Bb , E , Bb , E

Then it repeats the chorus and fades. Have beautiful fun with a beautiful 
song.

About Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots, often abbreviated to STP, is an American rock band consisting of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Robert DeLeo (bass guitar, vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums, percussion).

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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