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Message In A Bottle tab by The Police

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Message In A Bottle by The Police: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Message in a Bottle" by The Police features Andy Summers' signature guitar playing, with his use of a chorus effect adding depth to the iconic riff. Sting's bassline drives the song, showcasing his melodic approach to the instrument. The song's lyrics, inspired by Sting's feeling of isolation, were a departure from the band's usual themes of love and relationships. Produced by Nigel Gray, the track's layered harmonies and tight rhythm section helped it become a chart-topping hit in 1979.
Band: The Police
Song: Message In A Bottle
Tuning: Standard EADGBE
This is a cool intro so I thought I'd tab it.
Hope you like it. I'm pretty sure it's 100% correct, but email me any mistakes at andykh@msn.com.



E|---------------------------------
B|-----4-----------2---------------
G|---1-------4-----------1-2-------
D|---------2-----4-----------------
A|-4-----0-----2-------4-----------
E|-------------------2-------------
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