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505 Bass Tab by Arctic Monkeys

505 bass tab by Arctic Monkeys

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505 by Arctic Monkeys: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"505" by Arctic Monkeys is the closing track on their second album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare." The song features a haunting piano melody played by frontman Alex Turner, creating a moody atmosphere. Guitarist Jamie Cook's atmospheric guitar work adds depth to the track, while Matt Helders' drumming provides a steady, driving rhythm. The song's lyrics are introspective and reflective, showcasing Turner's songwriting prowess.
Chords used:

    Dm*  Em* (Dm   Em)   *First Guitar Chords (Second Guitar Chords)
e|---5----7---10---12--|
B|---6----8---10---12--|
G|---7----9---10---12--|
D|---7----9---12---14--|
A|---5----7------------|
E|---X----X------------|



I'm going back to 505 if it's a 7 hours flight or a 45 minute drive
In my imagination you're waiting lying on your side with your hands between your thighs

Each chord is one strum
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Dm Em
Dm                           Em
Stop and wait a sec when you look at me like that
           Dm                       Em
My darling what did you expect' I probably still adore you
          Dm                         Em
With your hands around my neck Or I did last time I checked
Dm Em
    Dm           Dsus4           Em                Esus4                     Dm
I'm not shy of a spark The knife twists at the thought that I should fall
             Dsus4
short of the mark
   Em            Esus4                 Dm          Dsus4
Frightened by the bite no it's no harsher than the bark
   Em          Esus4               Dm             Dsus4        Em
A middle of adventure, such a perfect place to start

e|-12-10-8-7-5--|  riff 1
B|-----------6--|
G|-----------7--|
D|--------------|         Repeat the riff at flight, imagination & thighs
A|--------------|
E|--------------|


           Dm                   Em
I'm going back to 505 If it's a 7 hour flight
     Dm                 Em                             Dm           Esus4
Or a 45 minute drive In my imagination you're waiting lying on your side
           Em                  Dm      Em
With your hands between your thighs


e|---12-10-8-7--(Drums Stop)--------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|---------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--14--12--10--9--7--9--10--10101010--9-9999/14--14141414-------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------------------------------10---|
B|----------------------------------------------------------10---|
G|----------------------------------------------------------12---|
D|--14--12--10--9--7--9--10--10101010--9-9999/14--14141414--12---|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|


Start strumming the chords now

                Dm & Dsus4*                *Continue playing these chords*
But I crumble completely when you cry      *along with rythym guitars chords*
    Em & Esus4* Dm
It seems like once again you've had to greet me with goobye
     Em                         Dm
I'm always just about to go and spoil the surprise
         Em                            Dm Em
Take my hands off of your eyes too soon
           Dm                   Em
I'm going back to 505 If it's a 7 hour flight
     Dm                 Em                             Dm
Or a 45 minute drive In my imagination you're waiting lying on your side
           Em                              Dm     Em
With your hands between your thighs And a smile

e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----17-15-13-12-10-12-13-13131313-12-12121212/17-17171717----|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------| (x4)
D|-------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|

e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--14--12--10--9--7--9--10--10101010--9-9999/14--14141414-----|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|

e|-----------------------------------------------10------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------10------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------12------------|
D|--14--12--10--9--7--9--10--10101010--9-9999/14-12------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|

Thanks to jazzvi for the original tab but there were some mistakes and it didnt have the
Guitar chords so i thought i would make another tab for a brilliant song

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