5 Seconds of Summer – American Idiot (Bass Tab)

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As found on 'Kerrang Does Green Day's American Idiot' The reason the ratings are so low is because some people don't seem to understand this version is one semitone higher than the original American Idiot that we all know. THIS TAB WILL NOT WORK FOR THE ORGINAL.
  Intro 0:13
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  Verse 0:24
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  Chorus 0:44
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  Intro 1:04
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  Verse 1:09
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  Chorus 1:29
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  Bridge 1:49                        Interlude (Micro Bass Solo!)
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  Guitar Solo 2:02
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  Chorus 2:34
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  Outro
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