Bob Dylan
Like a Rolling Stone
Originally From Highway 61 Revisited
Transcribed by Oscar (aka The Lizard King)


There isn't much Dylan bass tab and this is a good song so
here it is...Like a Rolling Stone


Intro just vamp on a C chord


Verses— Once upon a time you dressed so fine...etc

Chords—C     Dm7  Em       F    G        G7
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————2———2———3———3——5—5—5—5——5—5—5—5———————————————
A——————3———3——5——5———————————————————————————————————————————————Repeat Once
E————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Rhythm—1(2)+ 3(4)+ 1(2)+   3(4)+  1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4


       you  laugh    Evry Hangin
Chords—F    G        F    G
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————3333—5555—————3333—5555———————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Rhythm—1234 1234     1234 1234



Chords—F  Em Dm7 C   F  Em Dm7  C   Dm F  G   G7
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————33—22—————————33—22————————————33—5—5—5555——————————————————
A————————————5———3——————————5———3———55——————————————————————————————
E————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Rhy.— 12 34  1(2)+34 12 34  1(2)+34 1234 1 2 3+4+



How does it feel
    Chorus—  C         F   G        Repeat a few times
    G————————5—5—5—5—————————————————————————————————————————————————
    D——————————————————3—3—5—5———————————————————————————————————————
    A————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
    E————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Rhythm—     1 2 3 4    1 2 3 4



This is not an exact transcription but an outline
i mean just look at the chords to see what notes you want to play
listen to the song also especially in the chorus.
—0scar
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About Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was at first an informal chronicler, and later an apparently reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of his songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements. His early lyrics incorporated a variety of political, social and philosophical, as well as literary influences. They defied existing pop music conventions and appealed hugely to the then burgeoning counterculture. Dylan has both amplified and personalized musical genres, exploring numerous distinct traditions in American songfrom folk, blues and country to gospel, rock and roll and rockabilly, to English, Scottish and Irish folk music, embracing even jazz and swing.

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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Bob Dylan — Like A Rolling Stone bass tabs