Sunshine Of Your Love (Complete Not Just Intro) Bass Tabs


Sunshine of Your Love
Bassist: Jack Bruce
Tuning: Standard (E A D G)
Album: Disraeli Gears
MY FIRST TAB IN LIKE 2 MONTHS. This is the only Cream song I know 
and it's the easiest song I know. It consists of only 3 measures 
just repeated in the same order. Ive heard he uses distortion 
but I just turn the bass up on my amp and it sounds really good. 
                      

KEY: b=bend
     ~=vibrato

INTRO/VERSE 1
G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|—12—12—10—12———————————————————————|
A|—————————————12b——11b——10b———8~————| x12
E|———————————————————————————10———10—|

CHORUS
G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|—————————3———| x3
E|5——55——————3—|

G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————|
E|—5—555—555—555—555—555—555—555—|

VERSE 2
G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|—12—12—10—12———————————————————————|
A|—————————————12b——11b——10b———8~————| x9
E|———————————————————————————10———10—|

CHORUS
G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|—————————3———| x3
E|5——55——————3—|

G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————|
E|—5—555—555—555—555—555—555—555—|

GUITAR SOLO
G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|—12—12—10—12———————————————————————|
A|—————————————12b——11b——10b———8~————| x9
E|———————————————————————————10———10—|

G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|—————————3———| x3
E|5——55——————3—|

G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————|
E|—5—555—555—555—555—555—555—555—|

VERSE 3
G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|—12—12—10—12———————————————————————|
A|—————————————12b——11b——10b———8~————| x10
E|———————————————————————————10———10—|

CHORUS/OUTRO
G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|—————————3———| x5
E|5——55——————3—|

G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————|
E|—5—555—555—555—555—555—555—555—| (repeat and fade until 
the end of the song)

LYRICS
It's getting near dawn,
When lights close their tired eyes.
I'll soon be with you my love,
To give you my dawn surprise.
I'll be with you darling soon,
I'll be with you when the stars start falling.

I've been waiting so long
To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love.

I'm with you my love,
The light's shining through on you.
Yes, I'm with you my love,
It's the morning and just we two.
I'll stay with you darling now,
I'll stay with you till my seas are dried up.

I've been waiting so long
To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love.

I'm with you my love,
The light's shining through on you.
Yes, I'm with you my love,
It's the morning and just we two.
I'll stay with you darling now,
I'll stay with you till my seas are dried up.

I've been waiting so long
I've been waiting so long
I've been waiting so long
To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love.

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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