Alright guys, here's a revised version of the tab that Matt Maisel (Rark0097) posted. Credit for the song's basic outline and for figuring out the 6 string tuning goes to him. I am not trying to steal his tab but instead elaborate on the foundation that he set up for us. Oh, and if you haven't already, buy Diamond Eyes as soon as possible! While you're at it, support Deftones' bassist Chi Cheng in his fight to come out of a semi-conscious state after a severe car accident. You can read about his story, his recovery, and also donate at: www.oneloveforchi.com Head up, Chi! Deftones - "Royal" Diamond Eyes Tuning: Drop C - (C-G-C-F-A-D) Tabbed by: S2S (Cory McKnight) Main Riff: (X2) D-------0~------------0~------------0~----------------| A-------0~------------0~------------0~----------------| F-------0~------------0~------------0~--10-10--7--9---| C-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~---8--8--5--7---| G-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~---8--8--5--7---| C-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~--3p2-3p2-2-2~---8--8--5--7---| Riff 2: (x2) D----------------------------------------------------| A----------------------------------------------------| F-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--10-10--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--| C-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---8--8--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--| G-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---8--8--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--| C-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---8--8--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--| Play the Main riff twice, then play: Riff 3: D-------------------------------------| A-------------------------------------| F-12-------9-------12-------14--------| C-10-(x12)-7-(x12)-10-(x12)-12-(x12)--| G-10-------7-------10-------12--------| C-10-------7-------10-------12--------| A short bass solo follows, then play: D---------------| A---------------| F-10--10--7--9--| C--8---8--5--7--| G--8---8--5--7--| C--8---8--5--7--| Followed by: Riff 2 four times Main Riff two times Riff 3 once Riff 3 variation: "The rocket's taking off..." D-------------------------------------| A-------------------------------------| F-12-------7-------12-------14--------| C-10-(x12)-5-(x12)-10-(x12)-12-(x12)--| G-10-------5-------10-------12--------| C-10-------5-------10-------12--------| The bit right after that is: F-14~---14--14^~--12-- Then switch to Steph's riff: D------------------------------| A------------------------------| F-9--9^-9^-7-------7~----9~----| C-7--7--7--5-(x8)--5~----7~----| G-7--7--7--5-------5~----7~----| C-7--7--7--5-------5~----7~----| Then you go into that CRUSHING outro: D-------------------------0~----| A-------------------------0~----| F-------------------------0~----| C-3p2-2-2--3p2-3p2-3p2-2--2~----| G-3p2-2-2--3p2-3p2-3p2-2--2~----| C-3p2-2-2--3p2-3p2-3p2-2--2~----| After a while, replace the chord at the end with a slide up to the 17th fret on the low C string. The band does it live and it sounds awesome! That's all there is to it, folks. Please feel free to leave comments and submit corrections if you feel the need. Peace!
