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Less Than Jake
“The Science of Selling Yourself Short”
Tabbed by Zach
Verse 1
G-----22-2---------|
D-33-3----------23-|
A---------55-533---|
E------------------| x6
Prechorus
G-----2----------2---------------------------|
D-0-03-----2-0-03-----2---------25-----------|
A------0-03-------0-03-----5-3-3------5-3-3/-|
E----------------------3-36-------3-36-------|
Chorus 1
G-33-3-------------|
D-----33-3----2-25-|
A---------33-3-3---|
E------------------| x4
Verse 2
G-----22-2-------------22-2-------------55-5-------------22-2---------|
D-33-3----------25-33-3----------25-33-3----------25-33-3----------25-|
A---------55-533-----------55-533-----------55-533-----------55-533---|
E---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Prechorus x 1
Chorus 2
G-33-3-------------33-3-------------|
D-----33-3----2-25-----33-3----5323-|
A---------33-3-3-----------33-3-----|
E-----------------------------------| x2
Bridge
G------------------------------------------------------------------
D-------37---------------8-778--10-----------37----------88-88x878-
A-55-5x5--5------37-----------88--8-87-55-5x5--5------37-----------
E----------55-5x5--5-66-6-----------------------55-5x5--5----------
G--------|
D--------|
A--------|
E-88x8-8-|
Chorus 3
G-33-3-------------33-3-------------33-3------------33-3-------------|
D-----33-3----2-25-----33-3----5323-----33-3----2-5-----33-3----2-5--|
A---------33-3-3-----------33-3-------------33-3-3----------33-3-3-3-|
E--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Outro (Fading)
G-----22-2--------------2252-------------532------------------2-23---
D-33-3--------------33-3-------------33-3---5350----------33-3-3-----
A---------55-511-33---------55-511-33-----------55-511-33---------55-
E--------------------------------------------------------------------
G------------532------------------2------322-55-|
D--------33-3---5350----------33-3-323----------|
A-511-33------------55-511-33---------55--------| Inaudible after that
E-----------------------------------------------|
The tone might be more similar to his if you play higher up on the E,A, and D strings, instead
of playing low on the G, D, and A strings, but I wrote it like this because it’s easier.
Enjoy.
Taken from The BassMasta -- http://www.bassmasta.net
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Jordie Wanna Be |
#1 by Jordie Oz. at Aug 17, 1970 at 2:42 PM EST |
| i think this song is about a time when every aspect of your life seems to be falling apart and u feel like ur losing touch with who u are and what ur doing... then all of a sudden... in one instant... you realize that everything is going to be ok... u start to smile and u feel like u can breathe easier... there might not even be an explanation as to why but suddenly ur confident in yourself and u realize that you need to keep pulling yourself through life | |
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Bun Wanna Be |
#2 by Bun Nugz at Dec 5, 1973 at 10:44 PM EST |
| if this is the song that "got you into LTJ" or if you think this is one of their best songs...you need to take a little trip in time to their earlier stuff, their new albums have been utter shite lately, this song isnt bad, but theres so much better out there, so get clued. and blink and new found glory arent punk for those of you who think they are | |
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Squid Average |
#3 by Squid at Feb 16, 1977 at 11:18 AM EST |
| You can listen to this song and relate to everything he's saying, and probably even remember a time that all of it happened to you, but since the song is so upbeat, it makes everything feel a little bit better. Get yourself a joint, listen to this song, and watch the problems melt away. | |
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andre Average |
#4 by andre at Aug 28, 1979 at 8:33 AM EST |
| I love this song especially the brass instruements. It does have obvious meaning to it. It goes to the core of codependency and senless actions from use of liqour. | |
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Ben Rhythm Player |
#5 by Ben at Sep 24, 1982 at 6:12 AM EST |
| LTJ write alot about being in a teenage state of mind, and this is a great example. both the lyrics and the laid-backness of the music give the message "i cant do nothing right, but so what?!" | |
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FUCK Average |
#6 by FUCK at May 7, 1983 at 6:54 AM EST |
| like most people i have a gateway less than jake song and this is defintly it. Hell yeah! This was THE song that got me into Less Than Jake too. I love the video too. It's just an incredibly simple song! Especially the chorus. | |
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Andrew Rhythm Player |
#7 by Andrew Gilevsky at Jun 29, 1990 at 4:20 AM EST |
| hey, David.. you are a freaking idiot. you make fun of all these "so called less than jake fans" for not commenting on this great song in less than a day after the lyrics were posted. "P.S can someone else please agree with me" why would somebody want to look like an idiot with you? kill yourself. | |
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Michele Rhythm Player |
#8 by Michele at Nov 21, 1990 at 4:08 AM EST |
| Um, I think this song got loads of posts under another version of it. | |
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Craigy Average |
#9 by Craigy t at Jun 10, 1992 at 11:31 PM EST |
| this song really makes me reflect on my life and what ive done in the past. | |
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Tom Rhythm Player |
#10 by Tom the Scarecrow at Aug 20, 1993 at 8:55 AM EST |
| i love this song! "I've come to my senses, That I've become senseless those lins alone were enough to get me hooked on the band " haha I so agree! I love that line for some reason | |
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Antolina Average |
#11 by Antolina Viramontes at Dec 28, 1993 at 4:54 AM EST |
| You so-called Less Than Jake fans make me sick. How is it that so many people write about "We're All Dudes" and yet this incredible song hasn't received a single post. This song was nothing short of a gateway for me and a friend as it launched us into this amazing band, Roger somehow manages to put so much meaning into every word and should be congratulated for his singing. P.S can someone else please agree with me | |
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DrUnk Idi0t #1 Average |
#12 by DrUnk Idi0t #1 at Apr 26, 1995 at 12:07 PM EST |
| "i could give you lessons hwoto ruin your friendships" took the words straight outta my mouh | |
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Gavin Wanna Be |
#13 by Gavin Waddington at Jan 15, 1996 at 1:44 AM EST |
| I effing love this song!It brings back ALOT of memories...this summer, me and my friends went to the beach and was listening to this song, bobbing and singing along...and I actually do sleep on my best friend's kicthen floor lol. It's something anyone can relate to. I love the fact that the music is so upbeat and catchy yet the lyrics are so depressing. its sketchy! but cool ^_^ | |
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Super Average |
#14 by Super Unknown at Apr 18, 1996 at 6:44 PM EST |
| i dunno it's easy to relate to in a certain mood. it reminds me of how i am with school...i guess i'm fucked, but somehow i'll end up fine. socially, well i never felt like this song but i see how others could. but i know that "i've come to my senses, and i've become senseless" this song and "Malt Liquor Tastes Better When You've Got Problems" make me feel similarly. | |
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mike Wanna Be |
#15 by mike zaborski at Feb 24, 1998 at 6:27 AM EST |
| Yeah, that's a good line. This so is really catchy. I keep listening to it over and over. | |
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rhcp = the best Average |
#16 by rhcp = the best band ever at Sep 23, 2003 at 1:01 AM EST |
| omg....this song is so amazing....i heard this song and i thought this song is sooooo for me....why is there so little comments?!?!?!?!?......i cant believe this.....i just heard them last week for the first time....I LOVE LESS THAN JAKE!!!!!!! | |
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Jon Wanna Be |
#17 by Jon Garcia at Sep 3, 2004 at 1:11 AM EST |
| hahhaa shea likes tara | |
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kristopher-karl Average |
#18 by kristopher-karl Schröder at Feb 22, 2005 at 2:09 AM EST |
| This is a really good song. The meaning isn't really hidden, just simply about depression and feeling like you're doing everything wrong. I think we've all felt just like this before, so its really to relate to. | |
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graeme Lead Player |
#19 by graeme cook at Apr 9, 2006 at 6:47 PM EST |
| this song is sooo meaningful and sad and makes me cry. it is so amazingly good, but as ariane said this song has is also in as THE science of selling yourself short | |
