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Under The Bridge Bass Tab by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Under The Bridge bass tab by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Bass Tab 

Posted-Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 15:57:39 +0200 (DST)

[Artist]  Red Hot Chili Peppers
[Song  ]  Under the bridge
[Album ]  Blood sugar sex magik

Tabbed by Alex Ginter [solareye@lycos.de]

b = bend string a full step
h = hammer on string
" = let note ring
/ = slide up
\ = slide down




INTRO: [0:00 - 0:27]
Riff #1 (play 2x)
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|--5"----4-2-0-----------5"----5/7--------|
E|--------------4-2"------------------2"---|




VERSE 1: [no bass]
VERSE 2: [no bass]




CHORUS 1: [1:26 -1:48]
Riff #2a
G|------------------------------|
D|-----------2-----4------------|
A|---------4---4-2---0----------|
E|--2--0"--------------2"--2-2--|

Riff #2b
G|--------------------------------------|
D|-----------2-----4--------------------|
A|---------4---4-2---0------------------|
E|--2--0"--------------2"--2b4b2-2b4b2--|

Riff #2a

Riff #2d
G|-------------------------|
D|-----------2-----4-------|
A|---------4---4-2---0-----|
E|--2--0"--------------2"--|




VERSE 3: [1:48 - 2:22]
Riff #3a (play 3x)
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|-------2"-------------------------2"---4-0"--|
E|--0"---------------4-5"------0"--------------|




CHORUS 2: [2:28 - 2:50]
Riff #2e
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------2-----4-----------------|
A|---------4---4-2---0---------------|
E|--2--0"--------------2--2h4p2-0h2--|

Riff #2a

Riff #2a

Riff #2a




INTERLUDE 1: [2:50 - 3:07]
Riff #4a (play 3x)
G|---------------------------------------|
D|----2-------------0--------------------|
A|--4---3"--0---0-----------------3------|
E|------------3---3---3--1"---3/5---5-3--|




BRIDGE: [3:07 - 3:13]
Riff# 5
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------0-0-0-0-0------------|
E|--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-----------3-3-3-3-3--|





INTERLUDE 2: [3:13 - 3:56]
Riff #4a (play 8x)




OUTRO: [3:56 - 5:18)
Riff #4a (play 3x, slightly changed rhythm)

Riff #4b
G|---------------------------------------|
D|----2-------------0--------------------|
A|--4---3"--0---0------------------------|
E|------------3---3---3--1"----4"--------|


Corrections and critics are welcome: solareye@lycos.de

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About this song

"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers features John Frusciante's iconic guitar bass tab playing, using arpeggios and a clean tone to create a melancholic atmosphere. Flea's bassline is simple yet powerful, anchoring the song with a memorable groove. The song's introspective lyrics were inspired by lead singer Anthony Kiedis' feelings of loneliness and isolation in Los Angeles. Produced by Rick Rubin, the track became one of the band's biggest hits, showcasing their ability to blend rock, funk, and introspective songwriting.