[Intro]
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[Verse 1 ]
(Lemme tell you bout a girl I know... 0:15)
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[Repeat Verse 1 once]
then as (her heart raced as he walked through the door... 0:35)
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[Pre-Chorus]
(One drink turned into 3 or 4... 0:49)
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(Now babe, the time has come... 0:58)
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(Thats when things got out of control... 1:09)
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(If it wasn't for date rape I'd never get laid....)
[Guitar solo]
(1:28):
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[Verse 2]
(He finished up, he started the car... 1:57)
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E|-5----------5--7-------------------------------------------------------|
(The Judge knew he was full of shit... 2:26)
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(Thats when things got out of control...2:45)
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(...even though he now takes it, in the behind. 3:03)
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(...even though he now takes it, in the behind, DATE RAPE! 3:15)
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(la la le la la... 3:24)
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[Outro]
(3:33)
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| x Dead note
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Date Rape |
Artist | Sublime |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | CeMeDihwyrg |
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).