Song: Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Written by: Johnny Marr and Morrissey
Bassist: Andy Rourke
Album: The Queen Is Dead
Tabbed By : Tim Mobbs
e-mail: sloths_magic_hat@hotmail.com
Tuning: Standard (EADG)
This tab is note for note 100% correct. Although there is no
clear instruction of timing, the spacing between the numbers on
the tab does indicate a rough idea of the rhythm.
It is very easy to figure out however by just listening
to the track. Enjoy!
Intro: (0:00 - 0:30)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2-----2-2------0------0-0---------------------0-----------------------6-5-|
E|----2---------0------0---------0--2---0--2-0-2---4---4-4---4--4--4-4-------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------2--------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4-----4-4-----0--0--0--2--3---4-------4------2------2-2------0------0--0--|
E|-----4------------------------------4------2------2--------0------0--------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------2-----------------------|
A|--------------0---------------------6-5--4-----4-----0--0--0--2--3--4------|
E|-0-2--2-2-0-2----4---4-4--4--4--4-4----------4--------------------------4--|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------2-------------------------2----------------------------2--2--2-2-----|
A|-4-4----0--0--0--2--3--4-----4----0--0--0--2--2--------------------------2-|
E|---------------------------4----------------------0------------------------|
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1st Verse (0:30 - 1:03)
"From the ice age to the dole age.."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4-----4-----2-----2-----0-----0----------------0----------------------6-5-|
E|-----4-----2-----2-----0-----0-----0-2---2--0-2---4---4-4---4--4--4-4------|
G|----------------------------|
D|----------2-----------------| Play both these phrases 3 times then move
A|-4-----4----0--0--0--2--3---| to the bridge into the second verse
E|-----4----------------------|
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Verse bridge (1:03 - 1:15)
This phrase is a bridge into the second verse. Play it once and move on.
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------2---------------------------2------------------------2--2--2--2----|
A|-4-----4-4----0--0--0--2--3--4-----4-4----0--0--0--2--2----------------------2-|
E|-----4---------------------------4-----------------------0---------------------|
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2nd Verse (1:15 - 1:51)
"As Anthony said to Cleopatra.."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4-----4-----2-----2-----0-----0----------------0----------------------6-5-|
E|-----4-----2-----2-----0-----0-----0-2---2--0-2---4---4-4---4--4--4-4------|
G|----------------------------|
D|----------2-----------------| Play both these phrases 3 times then move
A|-4-----4----0--0--0--2--3---| to the bridge into the bridge
E|-----4----------------------|
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Bridge: (1:51 - 2:12)
"The one that you dream on.."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4-----4-----2----2----0----0--------------0---------------------6-5-|
E|-----4-----2----2----0----0----0-2--2--0-2---4---4-4--4--4--4-4------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------2----------------------------------------------------2----|
A|-4-----4-4---0--0--0--2--3--4-----4----0--0--0--2--3--4-----4-4------|
E|-----4--------------------------4-------------------------4----------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------2--2--2-2---|
A|-0--0--0--2-2---------------------2-|
E|---------------0--------------------|
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Outro (2:12 - End)
G|---------------------------|
D|----------(2)--------------| (don't play this the first time through)
A|-4-----4-4---0--0--0--2--3-| Play this phrase 4 times
E|-----4---------------------|
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-4-----4----0--0-----2--3-| Play this phrase 4 times
E|----4-----4------2-0------|
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-4-----4----0--0---0-2--3--| Play this phrase 4 times
E|----4-----4------2---------|
The final few bars that lead into the fade are just repeats of the two last
phrases. There appears to be no specific order, so just be creative.
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others |
| Artist |
The Smiths |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
C906lbkcYug |
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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).
