How do I read guitar tab??

Question:I know guitar chords, but not tab. I want to learn how to play this:
http://ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/e/esca...
But i don't know what the little numbers mean and stuff, can u help me? =P

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I know guitar chords, but not tab. I want to learn how to play this:
http://ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/e/esca...
But i don't know what the little numbers mean and stuff, can u help me? =P

Each line represents a string, each number represents the fret you play on that string. Play the numbers in order.

(The highest line is the highest string in pitch, lowest in placement)

The number shows the fret number to press, the line it's on shows what string it is played on. Keep in mind the top line represents the high E string (the one closest to the floor when you hold your guitar)

I could type out a ton on this, and still make less since than a link. So a link is what you'll be getting from me:

http://guitar.about.com/library/blhowt...

Use the tab as a reference. So much of what is out there is just plain wrong.

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