Hollywood Bass Tab by Nada Surf

Hollywood bass tab by Nada Surf

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Hollywood by Nada Surf: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Hollywood" by Nada Surf is a track from their 2005 album "The Weight Is a Gift." The song features a catchy guitar riff played by lead guitarist Matthew Caws, known for his jangly, melodic style. Bassist Daniel Lorca provides a solid foundation with a driving bassline, adding depth to the song's sound. The band's signature harmonies and introspective lyrics shine through in this indie rock gem.

Artist : Nada Surf
Album  : High Low
Song   : Hollywood

BASS TAB

  ! = 12
  # = 14

  INTRO

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|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/|!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-|

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Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -

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|#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-|!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-|

VERSE
                                                          play twice
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|----------------|----------------|2---------------|----------2-0---|
|3---------2-3-2-|0---------0-2-3-|----------2-3---|0-------------2-|
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|3---------2-3-2-|0---------0-2-3-|----------2-3---|0---------------|
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   |4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-|2-2-2-2-2-2-2^0-|
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    "the stars..."
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|3---------2-3-2-|0---------0-2-3-|----------2-3---|0---------------|
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   "may sound nice..."

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   |4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-|2-2/5\2/5\2-2^0-|
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    "...inside"
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|----------------|----------------|2---------------|----------2-0---|
|3---------2-3-2-|0---------0-2-3-|----------2-3---|0-------------2-|
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|3---------2-3-2-|0---------0-2-3-|----------2-3---|0---------------|
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   ok ok.....I think you got the idea of this.  The only other part is the
BRIDGE:

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|8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-|
|palm mute----------------------------------------------------------|

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|8-888-8-888-8---|5-555-5-555-5---|0-000-0-000-0---|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-|

do more of a tremolo pick here
   do NOT mute on repeat

See guitar tab for more of an order.
This is my own work.

Last updated: July 8, 2025

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