WEEZER — MEMORIES BASS TAB


VERSE

Pissing in plastic cups before we went on staGE
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Playing hackey sack back when Audioslave was still Rage
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Watching all the freaky Dutch kids vomit, then have sex
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Listening to techno music on the bus where we earned our checks
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CHORUS

Memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
All the memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
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All the memories,How can we make it back there, back there
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I WANT TO BE THER AGAIN
(BREAKDOWN)
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A|—12—11—9—11—9—7—9—|
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VERSE II

Messing with the journalists and telling stupid lies
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They had a feeling that something was up because of the look in our eyes
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In fact we didn't know what we were doing half of the time
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We were so sure of ourselves and drove a long way through life
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CHORUS II

Memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
All the memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
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A|—22222222——————————22222222——————————|
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All the memories,How can we make it back there, back there
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D|——————————22222222——————————22222222—|
A|—22222222——————————22222222——————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————|

I WANT TO BE THER AGAIN
(BREAKDOWN)
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A|—12—11—9—11—9—7—9—|
E|——————————————————|


BRIDGE

Now I got so many people that I got to look out for
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I never know when I'll be called away to buy some food at the store
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I can hear them babies crying and the lawn needs to be mowed
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I gotta get my groove on because I'm freaking bored!
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OUTRO

Memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
All the memories,Make me want to go back there, back there
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D|——————————22222222——————————22222222—|
A|—22222222——————————22222222——————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————|

All the memories,How can we make it back there, back there
G|—————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————22222222——————————22222222—|
A|—22222222——————————22222222——————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————|

I WANT TO BE THER AGAIN
(BREAKDOWN)
G|——————————————————|
D|——————————————————|
A|—12—11—9—11—9—7—9—|
E|——————————————————|



Added by Jared Banta

About Weezer

Weezer is an American alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1992. The band now consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, guitar, backing vocals), Brian Bell (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals, keyboards). The band has changed lineups several times since its formation in 1992.They have released seven full-length albums, five EPs, and a DVD. Weezer has sold more than eight million records in the US to date.

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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