David Bowie – The Prettiest Star (Bass Tab)
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from Aladdin Sane (1973)
Bowie´s been a part of me almost all my life. His death encouraged me to write down these bass tabs
which I'll upload from time to time.
Tabbed by Leo Chiurco
[Intro]
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[Verse 1] "Cold fire ..."
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{Verse 2] "So tired ..."
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[Chorus 1] "Staying back in your memory ..."
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[Verse 3] "One day ..."
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[Chorus 2] "Staying back in your memory ..."
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[Verse 4] "One day ..."
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[Coda]
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