Song: Scentless Apprentice
Album: Drop D
Tabbed by: dkeenan
Tuning: Half-Step Down
*e-mail me at xraptor1147@aim.com or message me on UG for any questions or clarifications*
Notes: It's amazing how the main riff was written incorrect twice; this is the correct
riff and is easily found throughout the verses. This is a fun one, but its a little
unique in a sense. It shouldn't be too hard, but I'd suggest beginners take something a
little easier.
Intro
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Eb|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
Verse
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Eb|-2--2--5-2--5-2-2-2-2-5-2-|
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Bb|-4--4--4b--4--4-4-4-4-4-4-|
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Ab|-4--4--7-4--7-4-4-4-4-7-4-|
Eb|-2--2--5-2--5-2-2-2-2-5-2-|
Pre-Chorus
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/n/nirvana/286772.html ]
eb|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Bb|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gb|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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Eb|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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Ab|-10--10-10-10-10-10-10-10--10/12--12-12-12-12--12/15--15-15-15/12-12-12--|
Eb|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus
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Solo
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Bb|------------------15b--------------14b-------------------|
Gb|-15r--------------14b--------------------------------15b-|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------14b-|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------|
Outro
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Bb|----------------------|
Gb|----------------------|
Db|-4r-------------------|
Ab|-4r-------------------|
Eb|-2r-------------------|
The Song follows this format:
Intro
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Solo
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus (X2)
Outro
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Like most babies smell like butter
His smell smelled like no other
He was born scentless and senseless
He was born a scentless apprentice
[Chorus]
Hey
Go away
Go away
Go away
[Verse 2]
Every wet nurse refused to feed him
Electrolytes smell like semen
I promise not to sell your perfumed secrets
There are countless formulas for pressing flowers
[Chorus]
Hey
Go away
Go away
Go away
[Solo]
[Verse 3]
I lie in the soil and fertilize mushrooms
Leaking out gas fumes are made into perfume
You can't fire me because I quit!
Throw me in the fire and I won't throw a fit
[Chorus]
Hey
Go away
Go away
Go away
Go away
Go away
Go away
LEARNING SONG:
If you've been playing enough, you'll have no issues. It may be a different style of
play but nonetheless there is nothing to complain about.
Beginners may have trouble with the speed of the power chords. If you do, I recommend
you got to Drop D tuning and play it that way. It still may be fast but practice will
bring pleasure.
All in all, have fun.
