[Intro]
Oh, baby, let the bad times roll (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
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A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4-4--44--|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4~-------|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
[Verse 1]
We're gonna hang 'em high
We’re gonna shoot straight up in the air
This eye is for an eye
Don’t need to ask and don’t need to care, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Well, don't be thinkin' we're crazy, crazy....
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D|--------------------------------------|
A|-66666666-99999999---------------4446-|
E|-------------------77777777-7777------|. X2
And so I....
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D|-------------------------------------|
A|-4*~~----2*~~----4*~~-----2*~~-------|
E|-------------------------------------|
[Chorus x4]
Oh, baby, let the bad times roll....
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D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4-4--44--|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
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A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4~-------|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
[Verse 2]
Now it was all a lie....
(No Bass for 8 measures)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Well, don't be thinkin' we're crazy, crazy...
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D|--------------------------------------|
A|-66666666-99999999---------------4446-|
E|-------------------77777777-7777------|. X2
And so I....
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D|-------------------------------------|
A|-4*~~----2*~~----4*~~-----2*~~-------|
E|-------------------------------------|
[Chorus x4]
Oh, baby, let the bad times roll
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4-4--44--|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4~-------|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
[Post-Chorus]
Now I'm letting the bad times roll...
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D|--------------------------------------|
A|-66666666-99999999---------------4446-|
E|-------------------77777777-7777------|
Doing it all for you....
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D|-------------------------------------|
A|-4*~~----2*~~------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------|
[Chorus x4]
Oh, baby, let the bad times roll....
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4-4--44--|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-6--6-66-----------2--2-22--4~-------|
E|----------2--2-22--------------------|
*~ Let note Ring
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Let The Bad Times Roll |
| Artist |
The Offspring |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
J6vpedfGPwY |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
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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).
