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PASSION PIT —— TAKE A WALK BASS TAB



Intro

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Verse

All these kinds of places
Make it seem like it's been ages
Tomorrow some new building will scrape the sky
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I love this country dearly
I can feel the ladder clearly
But I never thought I'd be alone to try
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Once I was outside Penn station
Selling red and white carnations
We were still alone,
My wife and I
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Before we marry, save my money
Brought my dear wife over
Now I want to bring my family state side
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Pre—Chorus

But off the boat they stayed awhile
Then scattered across the coast
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Once a year I'll see them for a week or so at most
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Chorus

I took a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk, (oh—ah—ohhhh)
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I take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk (oh—ah—oh—oh—oh—oh)
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Verse 2

Practice isn't perfect
But the market cuts the loss
I remind myself that times could be much worse
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My wife won't ask me questions
There's not so much to ask
And she'll never flaunt around an empty purse
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Once my mother—in—law came
Just to stay a couple nights
Then decided she would stay the rest of her life
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I watch my little children, play some board game in the kitchen
And I sit and pray they never feel my strife.
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Pre—Chorus 2

But then my partner called to say the pension funds were gone
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He made some bad investments, now the accounts are overdrawn
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Chorus 2

I took a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk, (oh—ah—ohhhh)
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I take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk (oh—ah—oh—oh—oh—oh)
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Bridge

Honey it's your son I think I borrowed just too much
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We had taxes, we had bills, we had a lifestyle of fun
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And tonight I swear I'll come home and we'll make love like we're young
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Pre—Outro

Then tomorrow you'll cook dinner for the neighbours and their kids
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We can rip apart those socialists and all their damn taxes
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But see I am no criminal
I'm down on both bad knees
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I'm just too much a coward to admit when I'm in need
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Outro

I took a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk, (oh—ah—ohhhh)
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I take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk (oh—ah—oh—oh—oh—oh)
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I take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk, (oh—ah—ohhhh)
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I take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk
Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk (oh—ah—oh—oh—oh—oh)
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Tablature player for this song:
Passion Pit - Take A Walk Bass Tab

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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