Transcribed by James Maddison
"...Thinking Out Loud..."
G |—————————————————|————————————————|—————————————
D |—————————————————|————————————————|—————————————
A |—5———————————————|———————5————————|—————————————
E |—————2———————3———|—5—————————2————|————3———5———— VERSE(x8) ...
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 &
G |—4———7———————7———|—9—————7—————————|
D |—————————5———————|—————7———————————|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————| CHORUS (x1)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
(Each note is a chord change with each word sung and back to
the verse on beat 4 of the second bar of the chorus)
Repeat again then chorus, then for the guitar solo it is the same as the
verse leading back into the chorus which is played 3 times...then the end!)
Listen to timing and enjoy :)
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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