Easy Life Bass Tabs - Bodysnatchers @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Easy Life
Artist: The Bodysnatchers
Tabbed by: Iisaw Kookostawis ([email protected])


i tried to be a lot more accurate on the timing for this one, but as
always you will get a better idea if you listen to the recording. This is
taken from a copy of the single on The 2 Tone Collection.


verses:

G:———————————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————
D:——————————5———5————————————————————|——————————5——————————5———————————
A:——————————————————5———5———3———2————|———————————————————5———5—————————
E:——3———3————————————————————————————|——3———3——————————————————————————


chorus:

G:———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————
D:——————————5———5———————————5———5————|——————————3———3————————————————
A:——3———3—————3———3—5———5—————5———5——|——3—3—3—————5———5—————5——————3—
E:———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————
  "      it could be so easy              life could be so  ea — sy  "
(these words are kinda smooshed in here, not to be read exactly to the
notes above, though in the general area)

G:———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————
D:——————————5———5———————————5———5————|——————————3———3————————————————
A:——3—3—3—————3———3—5—5—5—————5———5——|——3—3—3—————5———5—————3——————5—
E:———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————

G:———————————
D:———————————
A:——5—3—2—0——
E:———————————

then there is this mellow part in the song:

G:—————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————
D:——————————5———5——————————————————|——————————5———5———5———————————
A:——3———3———————————5———5———3———2——|——3———3—————5———5———5—————————
E:—————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————

"hey girls it's not to late / to stay at home and vegitate
just like mama says you should do/ just like society says you should do"

then back to normal verse for:

"is this our natural fate / are we just here to procreate..."

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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