Song: 'Here Comes the Night'
Artist: The Beach Boys
Written by Brian Wilson/Mike Love
Transcribed by Andrew B.
Off one of the Beach Boys Greatest Hits!

This file is the authors own work and presents my interpretation of the 
song.

b/beach_boys/here_comes_the_night.bass.


HERE COMES THE NIGHT (B.Wilson/M.Love) — Bass Tab
Transcribed by Andrew B.


Intro:
Chord:  C  C  F  F  C————>
Bass:   C  C  C  C  C  G C G C
Timing: ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^
        1  2  3  4  1  2  3  4

Repeat the first bar again then on the 2 bar, then do a run down on the bass 
from high C which goes something like this:

g————5——3———————————————
d—————————5——3——————————
a——————————————5——3—————
d———————————————————5——3


Verse:
g————————————————————————————————————————————————————
d—————————————————————————————————————————————————————
a———————————————————————————————3—3——3—3—3——3—3—3——3—3—3—3
e————3—3——3—3—3——3—3—3——3—3—3——3—————————————————————————
    "My heart was...
The pattern lasts for four bars. Repeat it three times every verse. Try and 
get an R and B feeling to it.


Chorus:
e————1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—
Time ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^

e————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3
     ^   ^   ^   ^
Repeat this pattern three times.

Then on the two bars of the chorus play this:
e—————1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3
Time: ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^   ^


Back to second part of the intro, then verse, choruse, then intro, verse, 
chorus — fade out.

All the best;

Any problems e—mail me at
"[email protected]"

ANDREW B.

About Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961, who gained popularity for their close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of cars, surfing, and romance. Brian Wilson's growing creative ambitions later transformed them into a more artistically innovative group that earned critical praise and influenced many later musicians.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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