I Don't Care
The Ramones
Rocket to Russia
Sire SR 6042/NP
1977
standard tuning, key A minor, Dee Dee Ramone on bass
Intro
G:||————————|————————||
D:||————————|————————|| x2
A:||————————|————————||
E:||5535—35—|11113333||
Verse
G:||————————|————————||
D:||————————|————————|| x5
A:||————————|————————||
E:||55555555|11113333||
Repeat Intro
Repeat Verse
Repeat Intro
Interlude
G:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
A:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
E:|55555555|55555555|33333333|33333333|11111111|11111111|
Alternate Octave Up Interlude
G:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:|77777777|77777779|55555555|55555557|33333333|3333333—|
A:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|———————3|
E:|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
Repeat Intro
Repeat Verse
Outro
G:||————————|————————|————————|
D:||————————|————————|————————|
A:||————————|————————|————————|
E:||5535—35—|11113333|5535!———|
|| repeat between || as indicated 1. dotted note
/ slide up 11 fret one, twice
\ slide down 11 fret eleven
> let note ring x ghost note
! full stop mute
R rest
h hammer on
p pull off
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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