Bruce Springsteen – Born To Run (Bass Tab)
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[Intro]
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[Verse]
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[Chorus]
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[Riff]
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[Verse]
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[Chorus]
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[Riff]
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[Sax Solo]
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[Bridge]
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[Guitar Solo]
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[Verse]
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[Chorus]
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[Outro]
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A|-7---------------|
E|-----------------|The guitar solo also works really well as a bass solo, so I've transcribed it below.
Use a pick, crank up the treble and add a bit of overdrive.
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