Here's the whole song in order. I think most of it is right. Might be a few bits
not completely correct, leave them in a comment if you want! Hope it works for
you, please rate it well if you like it :)
Standard Tuning
\ = slide down
/ = slide up
Verse #1 / Intro
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------------------------9-9-9-7-9-7--|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/--------------| x2
Alt Verse #1
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/-2222222------|
Chorus
G:---------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------|
A:---99999999-----------77777776---------------|
E:------------77777777-----------99999999------| x2
Verse #2
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-/-\-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-/-\-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
"The day is breaking, we're still here..."
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-/-\-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-/-\-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------------------------9-9-9-7-9-7--|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-/-\-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-/-\--------------|
Alt Verse #2 "That I've been down..."
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----77777777-\-2222222-------|
Chorus "...you In the back, uh huh"
G:---------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------|
A:---99999999-----------77777776---------------|
E:------------77777777-----------99999999------| x4
Break #1 "And we don't mean to satisfy..."
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999-1212121212-|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999-55555457---|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999/1212121212-|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
Break #2 "it's just a cigarette in the mouth..."
G:--------------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------------|
A:---------777777777----------777777777-|
E:-77777777----------777777777----------|
G:--------------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------------|
A:---------777777777-9999999999999999---|
E:-77777777-----------------------------|
Gap (Synth Solo)
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----7-7-7-7-\-/-2-2-2-0-2-0--|
G:---------------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------------|
A:---------------------------------------------------|
E:--9-9-9-9-9-\-/-9-9-9-----77777777-\-2222222-------|
Solo (guitar)
G:---------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------|
A:---99999999-----------77777776---------------|
E:------------77777777-----------99999999------|
G:---------------------------------------------|
D:---------------------------------------------|
A:---111111111111111111-----------77777776-----| (that's 8 11s not 16 1s)
E:----------------------77777777----------9~--\|
Break #3
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999-1212121212-|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999-55555457---|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
G:-----------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------|
A:--------------------77777777-999999/1212121212-|
E:---1010101010101010----------------------------|
Break #2
G:--------------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------------|
A:---------777777777----------777777777-|
E:-77777777----------777777777----------|
G:--------------------------------------|
D:----------------------------------/16-|
A:---------777777777-9~-----------------|
E:-77777777-----------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
On Top |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
E2YHix56Sdg |
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).
