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Slave Girl Bass Tab by The Goo Goo Dolls

Slave Girl bass tab by The Goo Goo Dolls

Bass Tab

  • Tuning: Standard (E A D G)
Band: Goo Goo Dolls
Song: Slave Girl
Album: A Boy Named Goo (1995)
Tabbed for: Bass


Listen to the song for exact timing and rhythm.


Intro:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G  A  B
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--7-7-7-7-7-|


Verse:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know.  I drag her around wherever I go
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
This little woman drives me insane.    She's tied to my ankle with a ball and chain
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   For sixteen years, she's been hangin' around Tryin' to bury me in a hole in the ground
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   Well, I think it's time that I even the score There's only room for one in this cage of yours
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|

   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   Don't save me when I startin' to drown Don't use me when you don't want me around
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   Just be my slave girl, cuz that's all I need. So take a little step back to the stone age with me
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|


Solo:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G  A  B
   Go!
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G  A  B
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--7-7-7-7-7-|


Verse:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   Well I hear a strange noise as I lie in my bed. I feel a lotta water drippin' on my head
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|

   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   I look around tried to see through my hair. You left me alone, but do you think I care?
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|

   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   Cuz you moved me when I was takin' my time You abused me when I'm outta line
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   You tried to warn me of the danger sign So watch out!
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|


Solo:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G  A  B
   Go!
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--7-7-7-7-7-|


   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G  A  B
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Verse:
   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   Well, you got me in the bondage of another age. You drive me to distraction in a primitive way
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   I can't control my instincts when I hear her say Just come around and see me if you lose your way
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|

   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G
   So join my chain gang, play along with me. I'll be your caveman, it's basic as can be
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   E       G  A      G A  G A A# A G   E
   I'm not insane, man, I'm just outta my tree
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E|-0-------3--5----|-3--5--3-5-6-5-3-|-0---------------|-----------------|

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The Goo Goo Dolls bass tabs for Slave girl

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This bass tab for Slave Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls is suitable for players wanting a clear and accurate transcription. Tuning: Standard (E A D G). Focuses on developing solid timing and rhythmic pocket, essential for any aspiring bassist.