Performed by 311From the album "Grassroots" on Capricorn RecordsMusic by: T. Mahoney & C. SextonLyrics by: N. Hexum & D. Martinez(c) 1994 Allegiance Music/Hydroponic Music BMI---------------Tabbed by: Phil Saulnier (pdsaulni@mothra.syr.edu)Additions/Corrections by: Gregory Parr (gparr@tiger.lsuiss.ocs.lsu.edu)Bud Ludwig (DLudwig311@aol.com)Mr. Niel (borderg@ocps.k12.fl.us)The 311 Guitar Archive -- http://chromosome.colorado.edu/311archive/* This whole song is played w/an octaver - one octave down. *Riff 1:=======N.C.1:----------------------- 2:----------------------- 3:----------------------- 4:----------------------- 5:--------2--------4h5p4- 6:-4-4-4-----2--2--------- or -N.C.1:----------------------- 2:----------------------- 3:----------------------- 4:----------------------- 5:-----------------4h5p4- 6:-4-4-4//7\\2--2--------Riff 2:=======N.C.1:------------------------------------------- 2:------------------------------------------- 3:------------------------------------------- 4:------------------------------------------- 5:-4-2-4-2-4-----1-------4-2-4-2-4------1--4- 6:------------4-----2----------------4-------N.C.1:-------------------------------------------- 2:-------------------------------------------- 3:-------------------------------------------- 4:-------------------------------------------- 5:-4-2-4-2-4------1-------4-2-4-2-4--5--2----- 6:-------------4-----2----------------------3-Riff 3:=======F5 E5 F5 E5 F5 E5 F5 G51:------------------------------------------------ 2:------------------------------------------------ 3:------------------------------------------------ 4:------------------------------------------------ 5:-3--3/2--3-3---3--3/2--3-3---3--3/2---3-3--3/5-- 6:-1--1/0--1-1---1--1/0--1-1---1--1/0---1-1--1/3--(...Then repeat it w/ a few extras)Fill 1:=======N.C.1:--------------------- 2:--------------------- 3:--------------------- 4:-1-2-1--------------- 5:-------2-------4-5-4- 6:---------2--2--------Riff 4:=======N.C.1:--------------------------------------------- 2:--------------------------------------------- 3:--------------------------------------------- 4:--------------------------------------------- 5:----------------------------------->>>------- 6:-0-0-7-0-10-0-7-0-5-7-0-7-0-5-0-7-0-5-7-0-10-NOTE: I'm finding it hard to tab beyond >>>: it gets confusing trying toplay it slow and write down the numbers but you have the idea.It's real hard to play at first (i.e. don't try it on an acoustic)but once you get the rhythm it's easy. The best thing to do wouldbe to play along with the song because it would be hard to do itfrom tab alone without the rhythm. After I figured this out, Isaw Tim play it in concert and instead of playing it like this:6:-0-0-7-0-10......(10th fret, 6th string)He played:5:---------5- 6:-0-0-7-0---....(5th fret, 5th string)which is the same note, but I find it too hard to switch strings.-- Greg Parr (gparr@tiger.lsuiss.ocs.lsu.edu)- or -N.C.1:----------------------------- 2:----------------------------- 3:----------------------------- 4:----------------------------- 5:-------5--------------------- 6:-0-7-0---0-7-0-5-7-0-7-0-5-7-Final (without Octaver):========================A5 G5 A5 G5 Bb5 A5 G5 A5 G5 Bb51:-------------------------------------------------- 2:-------------------------------------------------- 3:-------------------------------------------------- 4:-------------------------------------------------- 5:-7-7--5-5---7-7--5---8-8--7-7--5-5---7-7--5---8-8- 6:-5-5--3-3---5-5--3---6-6--5-5--3-3---5-5--3---6-6-A5 G5 E5 A5 G5 Bb5 A5 G5 E5 A5 G5 Bb51:----------------------------------------------- 2:----------------------------------------------- 3:----------------------------------------------- 4:----------------------------------------------- 5:-7-7--5--2---7-7--5--8---7-7--5--2---7-7--5--8- 6:-5-5--3--0---5-5--3--6---5-5--3--0---5-5--3--6-Ending (without Octaver):=========================D5 C5 Eb5 F5 F#5 G51:--------------------- 2:--------------------- 3:--------------------- 4:--------------------- 5:-7--5--8---3---4---5- 6:-5--3--6---1---2---3-Lyrics/Song Structure:======================---> Play Riff 1 (x4)---> Play Riff 1 over:Don't fear mere words cuz if it takes a word ruin yaYou should have already hard you're finished through and soon yaSee that stifling sentences is so much more suspiciousMuch worse could come of that so much more delicious---> Play Riff 2 over:To the dastardly basturdly plans of little mice and menUgly rears its head and speaks from now and thenPeople love to disagree so avoid the endless bout make no attemptTo try and suss the stupid outBut of the racist institutions simple minds belongNot happy just being human, no wish to get alongLittle people need exclusions sucker groups to throngIt makes them feel special it makes them feel strong---> Play Riff 3 over:Now I got a click but it's more like a familyNot an ethnic trip more like an ethic seeI write the rhyme today tell it to you laterWhether were coming in wack or what it's a waste to be a haterGraffiti bombs-from the palms-love is so strongCan't be stopped too longFor the night it will comeShaped in the form of Mars that stone afarGhetto cool Oh wellNow you feel the spellThe color rocks the bell---> Play Riff 1 over:The king of swing rise to the topThe rhythm possessed in ya and it don't stopThe mise is broken The demon locin'Dropping the bomb and all that is left is the smokin'---> Play Fill 1 over:Cloakin' chokin, the lyrics are spoken---> Play Riff 1 over:Infrared vision scopin' conditionNow breakin' 'em all to pieces like a sly rap banditWith a fly Lu-Kang kick in Mortal Combat and I land it---> Play Riff 2 over:So get your own back when I jam it cold andHearing about you rhyme style been outmodedThe dopest flow upon the planetDope is the word the bro throw up on the down low goddammitYou juice your fucking friends like DraculaBut when we kick you out you're just brokulaYou left a big surprise from Pacific BellCalled all your relatives and your friends in Hell---> Play Riff 3 over:Now let me tell you something you fucking piece of shitYou'll never have no money, now tell me was it worth it?You leave a trail of lies that's why you keep movingWe won't come after you we'd only end up provinIn the end revenge send ends to the defendantI know that statement's true I wear it like a pendantI know you'll hear this song so I think it's funnyThe name is thief or trust and money---> Play Riff 4 over:Like Captain Picard we come hard in light yearsOur star has long bust but now reappearsIn your sky at night rising and immenseYes you see ourselves in the shine of itAnd so passing under the dome of the great skyBeware we are the stars Holmes that you ruled byWhere death reborn into the world is a giftSo the future with no voice of its own will uplift---> Play Final over:All is gone, all is calm y'allAll is gone, all is calm y'allAll is gone, all is calm y'allAll is gone, all is calm y'all_/SA: All is gone, all is calm y'all\Nick: Set wrecked in L.A._/SA: All is gone, all is calm y'all\Nick: In the Wetlands of New York_/SA: All is gone, all is calm y'all\Nick: Atlanta and Phoenix_/SA: All is gone, all is calm y'all\Nick:Portland, Lincoln and N.O.---> Play Ending (x1)
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