Intro : guitar solo
Chorus :
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-0--0-0-0-0-----------3--3-3-3-3---------------------| (2x)
Eb|-----------1--1-1-1-1-----------0--0-0-0-0-----------|
(...)
The most loneliest day in my life
The most loneliest day in my life
Gb|----------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------2---|
Ab|-0--0---3--3---0--0---3--3---0--0---3--3---0--0---3-3-----|
Eb|-----1------0------1------0------1------0------1-------0--|
(...)
Such a lonely day
Shouldn't exist
It's a day that I'll never miss
Such a lonely day
And it's mine
The most loneliest day in my life
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------| (2x)
Eb|-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-0-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-3-------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1---------------------------|
(...)
And if you go
I wanna go with you
And if you die
I wanna die with you
Take your hand
And walk away
Solo:
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-0--0-0-0-0-----------3--3-3-3-3---------------------| (2x)
Eb|-----------1--1-1-1-1-----------0--0-0-0-0-----------|
part 2:
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------9-9-9-9-9---------|
Ab|-0-0-0-0-0-----------3-3-3-3-5-7-------------------| (2x)
Eb|-----------1-1-1-1-1-------------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-0-0-0-0-0-----------3-3-3-3-3---------------------| (2x)
Eb|-----------1-1-1-1-1-----------0-0-0-0-0-----------|
(...)
The most loneliest day in my life
The most loneliest day in my life
The most loneliest day in my life
End:
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-0---3---0---3---0---------------------------------|
Eb|---1---0---1---0-----------------------------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Lonely Day |
Artist | System of a Down |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | DnGdoEa1tPg |
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 |
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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).