[Intro]
D|-------------------------|
A|--------------------4----|
E|---------------6---------|
A|---2-3-2-1-0-4----3------| 12x
[Verse 1]
D|-------------------------|
A|--------------------4----|
E|---------------6---------|
A|---2-3-2-1-0-4----3------| 4x
Why do people have to live outside?
In the brutal heat or when it’s below freezing
There are people that are made to live outside
Why?
[Verse 2]
D|-------------------------|
A|--------------------4----|
E|---------------6---------|
A|---2-3-2-1-0-4----3------| 4x
Why do people have to live outside
When there are buildings all around us
With heat on and no one inside
Why?
[Chorus]
D|-------------------------|
A|--------------------4----|
E|---------------6---------|
A|---2-3-2-1-0-4----3------| 9x
Why?
Why?
Why do people have to live outside?
Why?
Why?
Why do people have to live outside?
Why?
Why?
Why?
[Verse 3]
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2----------------------------2------|
Why do people havе to live outside? In Tents,
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--3-2-1------------------1------------------|
undеr bridges Living with nothing
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2----------------------------0------|
and horribly suffering
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2----------------------------0------|
Why?
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2----------------------------0------|
Why do people have to live
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2----------------------------1------|
outside?
D |--------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------|
E |--------------------------------------------|
A |---(1)--------------------------------------| ***let ring from previous chord****
We have the resources
We have the means
[Verse 4]
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--2-3-2-1-0-4------3---------------------| repeat 4x
Why?
Why?
Why?
D |--------------------|
A |--2-2-2-2-----------|
E |--2-2-2-2-----------|
A |--2-2-2-2-----0-----| ***Repeat 4 times***
Why do people have to live outside?
I couldn't survive out on the streets
Why?
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--3-2-1----1-1-1-1-1-1--1-1-1-1-1-1------|
Why do people have to live outside?
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--3-2------1-1-1-1-1-1--1-1-1-1-1-1------| repeat 2x
I couldn't survive out on the streets
I've never had to push all of my shit around
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--3-2------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-------|
in a shopping cart, have you?
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4------------------------|
Have you ever had ringworm?
Scabies?
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--3-2------1-1-1-1-1-1--1-1-1-1-1-1------|
Have you ever had to live outside?
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------------|
A |--3-2------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-------|
I don't want to live outside
[outro]
D|-------------------------|
A|--------------------4----|
E|---------------6---------|
A|---2-3-2-1-0-4----3------|
Horror story
D |---------------------------|
A |---------------------------|
E |---------------------------|
A |--2-3-2-1-0-1---0-1--------|
Real American horror story
D |---------------------------|
A |---------------------------|
E |---------------------------|
A |--2-3-2-1-0-1---0-1--------|
And it's a fuckin' tragedy
D |---------------------------|
A |---------------------------|
E |---------------------------|
A |--2-3-2-1-0-4------3-------|
Fuckin' tragedy
Every day
Every day
D |-----------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------|
E |-----------------------------------|
A |--2-3-2-1-0-4----------3-----------| repeat 4x
People have to live outside
Why?
Why?
Why?
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| x Dead note
| g Grace note
| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| r Release
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Why |
| Artist |
Chat Pile |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
sER0FzJO-c0 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
