Artist: Fall Out Boy
Song: This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race
Album: Infinity On High
Tabbed By: Tony D(Temp 144)

This is the third track from their new album "Infinity On High".
This song is pretty dope because it fused with diferent styles like
R&B,Punk and even a bit of Gospel(cause the album's producer is Babyface), which
displays Fall Out Boy's ability to bend genres without compromising their main sound plus
Stump's voice sounds matured from before. Anyway, I think it''s all right, so give it a
rate it and comment on error or etc.
Long Live Taborama!

PS: Kudos to "iheart_a7x"  for me werking out the tab.


Intro:2x
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D—————————————————————————|
A—0——0——0——0—3———————2————|
E——————————————0——0—————0—|

Verse:2x
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D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————————————————————————————|
E—————————————————————————————————0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—|

Chorus:2x
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A—0000000000000—————————————3333333333333——————————————|
E——————————————1111111111111—————————————4444444444444—|

2nd Verse:4x
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A—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————————————2—2—2—2—————————|
E—————————————————————————————————0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————0—0—0—0—|

Chorus:2x

Bridge:1x
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A—5555555555555555—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0——————————————————00—22—33———|
E——————————————————————————————————0000000000000000————————————|

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A—5555555555555555—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0——————————————————0(ring)—|
E——————————————————————————————————0(ring)——0(ring)—————————|

Post Bridge: Play 2nd Verse 3x
Chorus:2x

Outro:1x
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A—————————————————0(ring)—|
E—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————|

About Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist-rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, bassist Pete Wentz and drummer Andy Hurley.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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Fall Out Boy — This Aint A Scene Its An Arms Race bass tabs