The Truth Is No Words Bass Tabs - Music The @ BigBassTabs.com

and this is the 4 string :D
This was a tricky song to figure out, i don't 
know the words so you'll have to figure out
where to put them in the song.

Intro:
G————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————x1
A————————————————————————————————————————————
E—77777—5—2—77777—5—2—77777—52—77777—99999———

Verse/Chorus 1:
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Repeat as
A——————————————————5h7——————————————————5h7——————————————————5h7————————————nessecery  
E—777—10—7—55—7h10—————777——0—7—55—7h10—————777—10—7—55—7h10—————77777—99999

Post Chorus 1:
G————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————x2(you know you come you
A————————————————————————————————————————————   go watch this world)
E—77777—5—2—77777—5—2—77777—52—77777—99999———

Verse 2:
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Repeat as 
A———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————nessecery
E—9—9—12—13—16—9——9—9—12—13—16—9——9—9—12—13—16—9—77777—99999

Chorus 2:
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Repeat as
A——————————————————5h7——————————————————5h7——————————————————5h7————————————nessecery  
E—777—10—7—55—7h10—————777——0—7—55—7h10—————777—10—7—55—7h10—————77777—99999

Post chorus 2: Repeat post chorus 1 again

Bridge:
G————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————Repeat as 
A————————————————————————————————————————————nessecery
E—77777—5—2—77777—5—2—77777—52—77777—99999———

(I don't know what im gonna find, wont somebody Help me (etc)): Occasionally hit E5

From there just repeat:
G————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————— 
A————————————————————————————————————————————
E—77777—5—2—77777—5—2—77777—52—77777—99999———

Hope this helps.

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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