Intro—Chorus
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Verse 1 *Everybody, Everybody, Everybody*
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Verse 2 *It's a non—stop disco*
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Chorus 2 *It's a violent pornography*
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System Of A Down/Violent Pornography
Lyrics

Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody fucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody sucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody cries,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody dies,

Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO
Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know

Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody fucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody sucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody dies,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody cries,

Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO
Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know

It's a violent pornography,
Choking chicks and sodomy,
The kinda shit you get on your TV.
It's a violent pornography,
Choking chicks and sodomy,
The kinda shit you get on your TV,

Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody sucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody fucks,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody dies,
Everybody, everybody, everybody livin now,
Everybody, everybody, everybody cries,

Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO!
Its a non stop disco, I bet you its Nabisco
Betcha didn't know, WOO HOO!
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Its a non stop disco
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know
Betcha didn't know

It's a violent pornography,
Choking chicks and sodomy,
The kinda shit you get on your TV,
It's a violent pornography,
Choking chicks and sodomy,
The kinda shit that's on your TV,
It's a violent pornography,
Choking chicks and sodomy,
The kinda shit that's on your TV,
It's on the TV
Fuck
Turn off your TV,
Can you say "brainwashing"

B—b—b—b—brainwashing

It's a non—stop disco

About System Of A Down

System of a Down (also known by the acronym SOAD, or SoaD, and often shortened as System) is an Armenian-American rock band from Glendale, California, formed in 1993. It consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, background vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. System of a Down is the only band to have two original number one albums released in the same calendar year. The bands Guns 'N' Roses, The Beatles, and rappers DMX and Tupak Shakur have had two number one albums in a year, but they released unoriginal content (e.g., greatest hits albums or anniversary editions of older albums) one at least one of those albums.

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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System Of A Down — Violent Pornography (ver 2) bass tabs