Maroon 5

"this love"




INTRO:                                                                                               
                                                                                |2X]      
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D|—————————5—4—3———3—1—0————————————————5—4—3———3—1—0—||————————————————5—4—3———3—1—0—||
A|—2——2—3——————————————————1—2———2—5—3————————————————||———1—2———2—5—3————————————————||
E|———————————————————————4————————————————————————————||—4————————————————————————————||


PART (A):
  
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D|—————————3——3—2————————1——1—|—————————3——3—2————————1——2—|—————————3——3—2————————1——1—|
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PART (B):
                                                       |3X]<————1ST TIME PLAYED THROUGH
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A|—3—3——3——————————————————||———1—2———2—5—3————————————————||
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REPEAT A & B |1X]


BRIDGE:

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A|—8*———6*———2—3*———5—6——8*——8—8——6*——6—6——10——10—|—3—3——3—————————1—1——1——————|
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D|—————————3——3—2————————1——2—|—————————3——3—2————————1——1—|
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PART (C):

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D|—————————3——3—5——6—6——6———————————————3——3—2————————1——1—|
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E|————————————————————————4——6—————————————————————————————|


PART D:

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D|—————————3——3—2————————1——2—|—————————3——3—2————————1——1—|
A|—3—3——3—————————1—1——1——————|—3—3——3—————————1—1——1——————|
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REPEAT C 1X

REPEAT D 1X

REPEAT C 1X

REPEAT D 1X

REPEAT C 1X

REPEAT D 1X


OUTRO:

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D|—————————3——3—5——6—6——6————————————|
A|—3—3——3——————————————————6—5—/—15*—| <——* = ring!
E|———————————————————————————————————|



LYRICS:


I was so high I did not recognize
The fire burning in her eyes
The chaos that controlled my mind
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
Never to return again
But always in my heart, oh!

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice
?Cause I won't say goodbye anymore

I tried my best to feed her appetite
Keep her coming every night
So hard to keep her satisfied, oh!
Kept playing love like it was just a game
Pretending to feel the same
Then turn around and leave again

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice
?Cause I won't say goodbye anymore

I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
(It's alright, it's alright)
My pressure on your hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Because I know that's what you want me to do

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
Her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice
?Cause I won't say goodbye anymore

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And my heart is breaking in front of me
And she said goodbye too many times before

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
Her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice
?Cause I won't say goodbye anymore

About Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American rock band. Since debuting in 2002, the band has sold over 10 million albums in the United States and nearly 15 million worldwide. While they were in high school, the four original members of Maroon 5 played in a garage band called Kara's Flowers, which was active from 1994 to 2001. In 2002, the band members reformed as Maroon 5 and released their debut album Songs About Jane, but the album first topped Billboard charts in the US in 2004. Songs About Jane contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning".

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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Maroon 5 — This Love (ver 6) bass tabs