"10 Seconds Down"
by Sugar Ray
as heard on the album: Lemonade and Brownies
Tabbed by Bud ([email protected])

Down half a step and drop D tuning

Db Ab Db Gb
——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Rest 4 bars

Fig. 1Fig. 2
(Verse)(Intro Variant)
Gb |————————————————————| x3 then Gb |————————————————————| x1
Db |————————————————————|Db |————————————————————|
Ab |————————————————————|Ab |————3————3——————————|
Db |——3—0—0—1—0—————————|          Db |——00———00———————————| 

Repeat Fig. 1 x12  then

Fig. 3
(Chorus)
Gb |————————————————————| x8 
Db |————————————————————|
Ab |————————————————————|
Db |——5—3—0——320——————|

Repeat Fig. 1 x12 then repeat Fig. 3 x8 then Fig. 4 

Fig. 4
(Variant after chorus)
Gb |————————————————————|  x1
Db |————————————————————|
Ab |—3——————————————————|
Db |———3—5653———————————|

Repeat Fig. 1 x12 then repeat Fig. 3 x8 then Fig. 4 and pause...
then play Fig. 5 'till the end of the song.

Fig. 5
(End of song Riff)
Gb |——————————————————————————————|  
Db |———————————————5——————————————|
Ab |——5—————345—3h5—5—3———————————|
Db |————0—0—————————————653———————|



Order of the song:

Rest 4 bars (guitar is playing)
Fig. 1 x3
Fig. 2 x1
Fig. 1 x12
Fig. 3 x8
Fig. 1 x12
Fig. 3 x8
Fig. 4 x1
Fig. 1 x12
Fig. 3 x8
Fig. 4 x1
Rest 
Fig. 5 x12
  
Thats it!  Pretty easy actually.  The tab might be a bit wrong, but hey,
its better then the one before.

BTW: Sugar Ray was better before the went soft!

About Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray is a rock band from Orange County, California.

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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