This is an easy song and it's VERY easy to put your own style into it.
In order to learn this song, you have to be able to listen for your part
very well and know this song just as well. This song is fast, so if you don't
want to do the mutes in the beginning just play the note instead of muting. Remember,
there are times when the drums smash 5 times — the bass follows that at times


r=rest
x=mute

INTRO(x1)

G——————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————|
A———2R—————————————————————————————————————|
E————————————0R————————3R————————2R————————|

RIFF 1(x1)

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———xx2—x2—x2—x2—x2—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E———————————————————xx0—x0—x0—x0—x0——xx3—x3—x3—x3—x3——xx2—x2—x2—x2——|x2

RIFF 2 (x2)

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A——2—22222222222222————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E———————————————————0—00000000000000——3—33333333333333———2—2—2—2—2—|

RIFF 3(x1)

G—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————2———————————————————————————|
E———3R—————5R——————————5———4—4—44—————————————|

G—————————————————|
D—————————————————|
A—————————————————|
E———3R—————5R—————|

RIFF 1(x1)
RIFF 2(x2)
RIFF 3(X1)

RIFF 4(x5)

G———————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————|
A——2—222—2—222—2—222—2—222——————————————————|
E———————————————————————————————————————————|

RIFF 5(x4)

G———————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————|
A——2—222—2—222—2—222——5—4———————————————————|
E—————————————————————————5—————————————————|

riff 5 alternative(x4)

G———————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————|
A——2—222—2—222—2—222——5—4—0—————————————————|
E———————————————————————————————————————————|

RIFF 3(x1)

rest when he says "and never again..." the first time

RIFF 6(x2)

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———————————————————————————2—2—2—2—2—2————————————————————|
E——3—3—3—3—3—3——5—5—5—5—5—5——————————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—————|

RIFF 7(x2)

same as riff 6, but don't stutter notes

also for riff 7, the second time around, the (2)'s follow the drums
then start riff 7 over


that's the song! i'm more than 100% sure that's it. i've played it so many times. if you 
find anything wrong, do not hesitate to correct me. it's not hard, like most of the 
in their songs.
It's fast, but if you manage to get it, then put some flava in it! Make it
interesting!

About My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004; the album was a commercial success, selling over one million copies.

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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My Chemical Romance — I Never Told You What I Do For A Living (ver 3) bass tabs