Logo for GuitarTabsExplorer
Shangrila Tab by Mother Love Bone

Shangrila tab by Mother Love Bone

Guitar Tab

"This is Shangri-la"
MOTHER LOVE BONE


Key:
  x = left hand mute
  / = slide up
  \ = slide down
  b = bend (ie, 12b14 = strike at 12, bend to pitch of 14)
  r = release bend
  h = hammer-on
  p = pull-off
  ' = bend up approx. 1/4 step


Intro:
[Fig. 1]
  N.C. (E5)
e+-------------------------------------------------|
B+-------------------------------------------------|
G+--9-----------9-----x--x--x--x-11----11/12-12-12-|
D+-------------------------------------------------|
A+--7-----------7-----x--x--x--x--9-----9/10-10-10-|
E+-------------------------------------------------|
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -

|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-12/14-14-14-14\12-12-12-12\11-11-11-11/12\11----|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-10/12-12-12-12\10-10-10-10\-9--9--9--9/10\-9----|
|-------------------------------------------------|


|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|--9-----------9-----x--x--x--x-11----11/12-12-12-|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|--7-----------7-----x--x--x--x--9-----9/10-10-10-|
|-------------------------------------------------|

                                                    [End Fig. 1]
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-12\11-11-11-11\-9--9--9--9\-7--7--7--7-----x--x-|
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-10\-9--9--9--9\-7--7--7--7\-5--5--5--5-----x--x-|
|-------------------------------------------------|


(Repeat Fig. 1)

said I've been around ....

----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------14b16-12'-----x-x-x-x-14b16-12\-----
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 bore    to    me

I've slept in the ....
                                (These notes ARE picked)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-9-------9---9-9\----------------12\11\-9\-7--------------------------
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------10\-9\-7\-5--------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 bo-    thered ...
                                               (slower bend)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------14b16-12'--14-14b16-----------------
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 lookin' for ...

but with my CRYSTAL SHEEN GU....

----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-9-------9---9-9\------------------12-11-12-12/14-12-11--9------------
-9-------9---9-9\-----------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------10--9-10-10/12-10--9--7------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 me,     give it to me, ....


Chorus: (w/ Fig. 1)

get me to the ....

Verse 2:  (similar to verse 1)

I look bad in ....

Verse 3:
[Fig. 2]
       A                                            G
-------------------------------------------------------
-------14----14-----x--x--x--x-14b15r14-12h14p12----12-
-------14----14-----x--x--x--x-14b15r14-12h14p12----12-
-------------------------------------------------14----
-------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------
'cause LOVE                  is all  ...

                                        G#        [End Fig. 2]
-------------------------------------------------
----------------------------12----12----13-----x-
----------------------------12----12----13-----x-
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

(w/ Fig. 2)
and MUSIC sets the ....

Solo (w/ Fig. 1) (E pent. minor)

Verse 4: (w/ Fig. 2)

because now this is ....

Chorus (twice)
(Fig. 2 once)

End:

-12-------  Quick rake
---12-----
-----12---
-------14-
----------
----------


NOTES:

In the tablature, I have tried to use spacing to represent the rhythm.
However, as always, your best bet is to listen closely to the
recording, especially since the ostinato soloing varies from verse to
verse.  Don't pay too much attention to my x's and when to slide, when
not to slide, etc., those are just my personal mannerisms when playing
the song.  At first, I was going to transcribe the solo, but it is
kind of... how do we put it... messy.  It's entirely based on E
pentatonic minor, though, and it would be no sweat for you to find
your own version of his solo.

As always, comments, questions, and gratitudes :) are welcome by
e-mail... or if you want to tell me I f**ked up, that's ok too. :)
Bye!


--
Kevin Bourrillion, Semi-Official Caretaker and Consultant on Bodily Fluids.
phlegm@cs1.bradley.edu      phlegm@camelot.bradley.edu      (309) 677-1193
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm not an actor, but I play one on TV.

Last updated:

Your last visited songs

Mother Love Bone tabs for Shangrila

What is this?

Learn how to play "Shangrila" by Mother Love Bone with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.

Who Is This Page For?

This guitar tabs tutorial for "Shangrila" by Mother Love Bone is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Why This Page Is Perfect for You

No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar tab playing.

What You Will Gain

By using our guitar tabs, you’ll not only learn to play "Shangrila" by Mother Love Bone with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar tabs for more songs, skills, and inspiration.

Find guitar tabs and chords

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

×