I'd just like to note that before you start, you should untune your E string so that playing open E will make E flat and the 5th fret of the E string G sharp which are both notes in this song
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————1—0—————|
D |—————1———————————|—————1———————————|—————1———————————|—————1———————1———|
A |—3—————3—3—3—1———|—3—————3—3—3—1———|—3—————3—3—3—1———|—3—————3—————————| Part 1 x2
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—3—————————————1—|—3—————————————1—|—————————————————|—————————————————| Part 2 x2
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|—0———————————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
Remember the E string is untuned
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—3———3———3———3—1—|—3———3———3———3—1—|—————————————————|—————————————————| Part 3 x6
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—5———5———5———5———|—0———0———0———0———|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
And then after the 8 bars of rest repeat part 2
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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