Bob Marley — Waiting in vain
TUNING: EADG (Standard)
Chorus riff;
G|————————————————|—————————5——————|
D|————————————————|———————————86———|
A|————————————————|4——4464——————86—|
E|4——4464——44—4—6—|————————————————|
Verse riff;
G|————————————————|————————————————|
D|————————————————|————————————————|
A|————————————————|4——4464——44—4—6—|
E|4——4464——44—4—6—|————————————————|
Intro;
Play Chorus riff 2x
Chorus1 (I don't wanna wait in vain);
Play Chorus riff 2x
Verse1 (From the very first time);
Play Verse riff 8x
Chorus2 (I don't wanna wait in vain);
Play Chorus riff 3x
Bridge (Cause if summer is here);
G|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|5———————————————|
D|————————————————|————————————————|——————————————6—|—————8——————————|
A|4————6——————6—4—|3———————————————|4————6——————6———|————————————————|
E|——————————6—————|—————6——————————|——————————6—————|————————————————|
During guitar solo;
Play Chorus riff 4x
Verse2 (It's been three years since);
Play Verse riff 8x
Chorus3 (I don't wanna wait in vain);
Play Chorus riff 4x
Outro;
Play Chorus riff 4x
Play Chorus riff 2x (fading out)
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (February 6, 1945 May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (19641974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (19741981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited for helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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