[Intro]
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A|--6---------------------6------6--------------|
E|-----6-8-9--6-8-9--6-8-9-----8-9----6-8-9- ---|
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E|--6-8-6-6-11\4-----------------------------|
Its not my fault...
[Verse 1]
but twice that day so..
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E|---------15\4-4-4-4--7-7-7-7\2-2-1-1-------7---|
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E|--7-6-4-4-4-4-7-7-7-7\2-2-1-1--------7---------|
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A|-------------------6-----6-------------------|
E|-6-8-9--6-8-9--6-8-9---9-8----6-8-9--8-9-----|
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E|--6-6-11\---------------------------------|
There goes the--->
[Chorus]
->City Slicker
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A|---------1-2-1-2--2-1-2-1)--(X2)---------------|
E|-(1-1-1--2--------------------1-1-1--2--2-3----|
Dont go running, He's tying to get through the day
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D|---------------------10-8-6------------ ---|
A|---------3-2-1--8-7-6------------------- ---|
E|-4--3-2-1-----------------------------------|
[Bridge]
All gone sideways...
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A|---------------13-11--6-8----6-8-X-----------|
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[Verse 2]
Its not my fault This time
I Cant Explain
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It
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E|--7-6-4-4-4-4-7-7-7-7\2-2-1-1--------7---------|
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A|-------------------6-----6-------------------|
E|-6-8-9--6-8-9--6-8-9---9-8----6-8-9--8-9-----|
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A|------------------------------------------|
E|--6-6-11\---------------------------------|
There goes the--->
[Chorus]
->City Slicker
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A|---------1-2-1-2--2-1-2-1)--(X2)---------------|
E|-(1-1-1--2--------------------1-1-1--2--2-3----|
Dont go running, He's trying to get through, and try to make do He's trying to
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E|-4--3-2-1-------------8-6-4--3-2-1----------|
get through, But he know it ain't true He's trying to het through, Yeah he's
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D|-------------6-5-3--------------------------|
A|-8-7-6--------------3-2-1--8-7-6------------|
E|-------8-6-4--------------------8-6-4-------|
flying for you
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D|---------------66-88-1010--------------------|
A|------3-2-1--6-------------------------------|
E|-3-2-1---------------------------------------|
Slide Up (/)
Slide Down (\)
Repeat () (X2)
Dead Note (X)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
City Slicker |
| Artist |
Ginger Root |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
hk6fOF2jRS4 |
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).
