
Artist: Cindy Lauper
Song: time after time
Tabber: brandon

    F     G     Em  Fmaj9   Dm    C     G    Am7
 G:———————————————————————————————————————————————||
 D:—3—————5———————————————————————————————————————||
 A:————————————7————————————5—————3———————————————||
 E:—————————————————1———————————————————3—————5———||

Intro:

F  G  Em  Fmaj9  (repeat)

Verse:

Dm     C      Dm    C        Dm    C        Dm       C
Ly   — ing in bed I hear the clock tick and think of you.
Caught up in  cir — cles  confu  — sion is  nothing  new.

F    G      Em   F               G    Em
Flashbacks, warm nights.  Almost left behind

F   G       Em  F     F    Fmaj9
Suitcase of memories, time after

Dm     C         Dm      C          Dm    C         Dm     C
Some — times you picture me, I'm    walk  ing too   far    ahead.
You're calling   to      me I       can't hear what you've said.

     F   G   Em F       G    Em
Then you say go slow, I fall behind.

F   G      Em   F
The second hand undwinds.

Chrous:

          G                          Am7            F    Fmaj9 C
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.

Instrumental:


G ———5————————————4————————————0————————————————————— 
D ———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ———————————————————————————————————————————————————
E ———————————————————————————————————————————————————


Verse:

Dm   C           Dm      C            Dm   C        Dm        C
Af — ter my      picture fades and    dark—ness has turned to grey.
Watching through win  —  dows, you're wondering if  I'm o  —  k.

F G     Em F        G    Em       F   G          Em     F
Secrets stolen from deep inside.  The drum beats out of time.

(chorus)

You said go slow, I fall behind.  The second hand unwinds.

(chorus)

F    Fmaj9 C
Time after time.
Time after time.
Time after time.

About Lauper, Cindy

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and Emmy Award winning actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album. Lauper has released 11 albums and over 40 singles, and as of 2008 had sold more than 25 million records worldwide.

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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