Diatonic Harmonica Tabs

Verse 1
 4   5  6-6  6   6  5  5
Mom and Dad went to a show
 4      5  6-6 6   6  5     5
Dropped me off at grandpa Joe's
4   5    6     -6       6     6     5  5
I kicked and screamed, said please, oh no

Chorus 1
 5  5    -4   4  4 
Grandma take me home 
 5  5    -4  4  -4 
Grandma take me home 

Verse 2
Had to eat my dinner there
Mashed potatos and stuff like that
Couldn't chew my meat too good

Chorus 1 

Verse 3
 7   8   9-10   9    9   8     8
Said why don't you stop your crying
 7  8 9-10  9    9   8     8
Go outside and ride your bike
 7     8   9-10   9   9    8   8
Thats what I did, I killed my toe

Chorus 2
 8  8    -8  7   7
Grandma take me home 
 8  8    -8  7  -8
Grandma take me home 

Verse 4
After dinner, I had ice cream
I fell asleep, and watched tv
Woke up in my Mother's arms

Chorus
8'  8   -8 7  7
I wanna be alone

Note: Play verse 1 & 2 the same, play verse 3 & 4 the same.
Harmonica Tabs Song Info
Title Sliver
Artist Nirvana
Key C
Harp Type Diatonic

Note: This tab is specifically for the Diatonic Harmonica, as there are different types of harmonicas.

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