Blow Up The Outside World by Soundgarden – Guitar Tab
Why I Like This Tab
This tab for “Blow Up The Outside World” captures the essence of Soundgarden’s unique sound, while still being accessible for the casual player. It’s a great mix of simplicity and detail, with the tabbed intro riff adding some nice texture to the basic chord structure. I appreciate that it doesn’t require any alternative tunings or a capo, making it ready to play on any standard tuned guitar. Also, the chord progression is relatively easy to follow, yet it’s varied enough to keep you engaged. It’s a good pick if you want to improve your rhythm guitar skills while enjoying some good ol’ grunge.
Practice Tip
Take the time to practice the intro riff separately before integrating it into the full song. The riff can be a bit tricky at first, but it’s essential for capturing the song’s distinctive sound. Start slow, focusing on getting the notes right, then gradually increase the speed as you get more comfortable. Another tip would be to pay attention to the chord transitions, especially from the verse to the chorus, as they can be somewhat quick.
Genre & Difficulty
This song is a classic grunge track, so if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll definitely enjoy playing this. The tab is of moderate difficulty, making it a good fit for intermediate players looking to challenge themselves without getting too overwhelmed. If you’re a beginner who’s comfortable with basic chord shapes and eager to broaden your skill set, this tab would also be an enjoyable challenge.
Full Tab
[Verse 1]
E C E C E E7 D C G
Nothing seems to kill me no matter how hard I try
F# F# B G
Nothing's closing my eyes
C Am7 F# B A F#
Nothing can bring me down for your pain or delight No
[Verse 2]
E C E C E E7 D C G
Nothing seems to break me no matter how hard I fall
F# F# B G
Nothing can break me at all
C Am7 F# A
Not one for giving up though I'm not invincible I know
[Chorus]
A C B
I've given everything I need I'd give you everything I own
G C# A
I'd give in if it could at least be ours alone
A C F#
I've given everything I could to blow it to hell and gone
E C
Burrow down in and blow up the outside
E C
Blow up the outside
E C E D
Blow up the outside world
[Verse 3]
E C E C
Someone tried to tell me something
E E7 D C G
Don't let the world bring you down
F# B G C
Nothing can do me in before I do myself
C Am7 F# A
So save it for your own and the ones you can help no-ooo
[Chorus]
A C B
I've given everything I need I'd give you everything I own
G C# A
I'd give in if it could at least be ours alone
A C F#
I've given everything I could to blow it to hell and gone
E C
Burrow down in and blow up the outside
E C
Blow up the outside x2
E C E D
Blow up the outside world
[Solo]
E C E C E C E C
E C E C E C E C
[Outro]
A C A Dsus2
Want to make it understood
A C A Dsus2
Want though I never would
A C A E C
Trying though I know it's wrong
A Dsus2 A E C
Blowing it to hell and gone
A Dsus2 A E C
Wishing though I never could
A Dsus2 A E C
Blow up the outside
E C
Blow up the outside
E C
Blow up the outside world
E E E
blow up the outside blow up the outside blow up...etc.
Adapted for educational use. Based on public tab formatting. The commentary on this page is autogenerated as part of an ongoing test.