Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, guitarist Jonny Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr.
Social Distortion temporarily disbanded in 1985, due to frontman Ness' drug addiction and troubles with the law, which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers, that lasted for two years. However
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Here's some tab for Social Distortion's "Playpen" transcribed by Alex Mc Laughlin. There are basically two rhythms and the song is all barre chords. Remember the difference in spacing is not rhythm so don't be playing it slow than all of a sudden quick. You'll see. Hope the spacing is okay. Anyway here it is:
Rhythm fig. 1- AA EE CC GG Rhythm fig. 2- A AA E EE C CC GGG
Intro A AA E EE C CC GGG 3x AA EE CC GG 4x
Verse:
AA EE CC GG When the cat's away, the mice will play
AA EE CC GG AA EE CC GG Beer and drugs and things to say to you, to you
AA EE CC GG Lot's of girls and lots of boys
AA EE CC GG AA EE CC GG Loud music and all the toys we need, we need
Chorus:
A AA E EE C CC GGGG We have to go, the neighbors have complained
A AA E EE C CC GGGG We have to go, the walls have all been stained
A AA E EE C CC GGGG The have to know, they can't stop us now
A AA E EE C CC GGGG They have to know, we can burn this town
AA EE CC GG Repeat 4x
Verse:
AA EE CC GG Old men and kids on the run
AA EE CC GG AA EE CC GG Missing teeth and now the damage is done, it's all been done
AA EE CC GG Losing battles losing fights,
AA EE CC GG AA EE CC GG The police would love to take away our rights, our rights
Chorus over again and that's it, by the way the bass is just -------------- --------------------------| -------------- --------------------------| -------33-----and-------7-77-5-3-33----------| e.z. -55-00----33-- --5-55-------------5-3-33-|