
Teenacious D — Tribute


Another great song by Teenacious D, but not so
much to play on bass, but here it is:


Pattern 1:

G——————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————|
A——5—5——8—8————————————————————————————|
E————————————8—8——3—3——1—1—1——(1—1—1)——|

Pattern 2:

G————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————|
A——0———0—0——————0———0—0——|
E————————————————————————|

Pattern 3:

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A——5—5——8—8————————————————————————————|
E————————————8—8——3—3——1—1—1————1—1—1——|

Pattern 4:

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A——————————————————————|——————————————————————|
E——5———5—5————3—3———5——|——5———5—5————3—3———5——|

Pattern 5:

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D————————————————————————————|
A————————————————————————————|
E——5—5————3—3————2—2————1—1——|

Pattern 6:

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A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E——0—0—0—0——1——1——1——1—3—3——0—0—0—0——1—1———1—1———3—3——|

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D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E——0—0—0—0——1—1—1——1—1—1——1—1—1——1—1—1——1—1—1——1—1—1——|

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D————————————————————————————|
A————————————————————————————|
E——1—1—1—1——1—1—1—1——1———————|




Playing order:

This is the greatest and best song in the world...   Tribute.
Long time ago me and my brother Kyle here,
We was hitchhikin' down a long and lonesome road.
All of a sudden, there shined a shiny demon...
In the middle of the road.
And he said:
"Play the best song in the world, or I'll eat your souls."
Well me and Kyle, we looked at each other,
And we each said...   "Okay"

And we played the first thing that came to our heads,
Just so happened to be,
The Best Song in the World, it was The Best Song in the World.

(Pattern 1)
Look into my eyes and it's easy to see
One and one make two, two and one make three,
It was destiny.
Once every hundred—thousand years or so,
When the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow
And the grass don't grow...

(Pattern 2)
Needless to say, the beast was stunned.
Whip—crack went his schwumpy tail,
And the beast was done.
He asked us: "Be you angels?"
And we said, "Nay. We are but men!"
ROCK!

(Pattern 3)
Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh—ah—ah,
Ohhh, whoah, ah—whoah—oh!

(Pattern 4)
This is not The Greatest Song in the World.
No, this is just a tribute.
Couldn't remember The Greatest Song in the World.
No, this is a tribute, oh.

(Pattern 5)
To The Greatest Song in the World, All right!
It was The Greatest Song in the World, All right!
It was the best muthafuckin' song
The greatest song in the world.

Solo: (Pattern 5)

(Pattern 5)
And the peculiar thing is this my friends:
The song we sang on that fateful night,
It didn't actually sound anything like this song.

(Pattern 5)
This is just a tribute! You gotta believe me!
And I wish you were there! Just a matter of opinion.
Ah, fuck! Good God, God lovin',
So surprised to find you can't stop it.

(Pattern 6)
All right! All right!


there u have it happy playing and plz rate

About Tenacious D

Tenacious D is an American rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Comprising lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums Tenacious D (2001) and The Pick of Destiny (2006). The band's studio releases, and more recently its live performances, feature a full band lineup, including such musicians as guitarist John Konesky, bassist John Spiker and drummer Brooks Wackerman.

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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Tenacious D — Tribute (ver 5) bass tabs