"Boy"
 Plankeye
 Lyrics: Bill Leonhardt
 Music: Plankeye
 (c) 1995 Tooth & Nail Records
 Tabbed By: Johnny Lloyd ([email protected])
    The song starts out with just guitars.
    Then when it starts to rock the bass comes in.
   1st Verse:                       4x
 G—|—————————————————————————————————|————————————————————|
 D—|*———————————————————————————————*|—————7——7——7——7—————|
 A—|*—45—47———————————————————————*|—4—5—————————————0——|
 E—|——————————x—0—x—x—x—x—0—0—0——x—0—|————————————————————|
   1st Verse (after playing the above part):
 G—|—————————————————————————————————|
 D—|*———————————————————————————————*| Play this 4x                  
 A—|*—5—4—7—————————————————————————*|  
 E—|——————————x—0—x—x—x—x—0—0—0——x—0—|             
                                                             2x
 G—|——————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
 D—|—7——7p9—9p11—11—11p12—11—9—|*—————————————————————————*|
 A—|—0————————————————————————————|*—————————————————————————*|
 E—|——————————————————————————————|—0—0—0——x——x——0——0—0—x—x—x—|
   Chorus:         3x               1x
 G—|————————————————|————————————————|
 D—|*——————————————*|————————————————|
 A—|*——————————————*|—1——1—1——3——3—3—|
 E—|—3——3—3——1——1—1—|————————————————|        
   2nd Verse:
       A|—3—3—3—|      
   
   Runs in the 2nd Verse:
    technicality*      someone who*
 G|——————————————|  G|—————————————|
 D|———1 33 5 31——|  D|—————————————|  * This is the Lyric that            
 A|—3——————————3—|  A|—1———————1—3—|    goes over that run.
 E|——————————————|  E|———3—1—3—————|
   End of the 2nd Verse:
 G|—————————————————————————|
 D|———5—7—5—75————5—7—5—75——|
 A|—3—————————3—6—————————6—|
 E|—————————————————————————|
    Very End (last three notes in the song):
         A—|——3——2————|
         E—|————————3—|

      I know this is a little hard to follow, 
      but I'm 90 % sure this is right if you 
      play the right parts at the right place.

About Plankeye

Plankeye was a Christian alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' greatest successes during the 90's and early 2000's. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements. Their first few albums also incorporated a fair amount of punk rock elements, but this aspect faded when original singer Scott Silletta left the band.

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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