The format of this song is pretty simple; there are two chord progressions that repeat. The intro, verse and chorus are played the same way except that the guitar in the chorus is played with distortion.
In the intro and the first verse of the song, the bass doesn't play. Be careful, as there is a DS with repeat after the first chorus. When you encounter F#5/C#, you have to play the C#. The bass is playing a descent from D to B, using C# as a transition. If you listen carefully to the recording the bass will do a few other notes, but it's mainly octaves. During the bridge, the bass plays with the G minor pentatonic, as the chord progression is pretty stagnante.
Lithium - Nirvana Lead Sheet
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