Song: What If I
Artist: Pennywise
Album: Full Circle (1997)
Tabbed by: [email protected]
Original tab by squirrel420 was incorrect.
* = play note as many times as required.
/ = slide up.
Intro/Bridge
Part 1
G:———————————————————————|
D:———————————————————————|
A:———————3/12*———————————|
E:———5*——————————————————|
Part 2 x3
G:———————————————————————|
D:———————————————————————|
A:—————————————33—5—3————|
E:———555——111————————————|
Part 3
G:————————————|
D:————————————|
A:——7*—5—3—2——|
E:————————————|
Intro Part 1
then (fast)
G:————————————————————|
D:————————————————————|
A:——7—7—10—7—10—7—5———|
E:————————————————————|
Verse x2
G:——————————————————————|
D:——————————————————————|
A:——————————3*———5*—————|
E:—5*———1*——————————————|
Bridge parts 2 & 3
Chorus x2
G:——————————————————————————|————|
D:——————————————————————————|————|
A:——————3*—————5*————3*—5*——|3—2—|
E:———5*———3—1*————5*————————|————|
Bridge parts 2 & 3
Verse
Bridge parts 2 & 3
Chorus
Bridge parts 2 & 3
Bridge part 1
Bridge part 2 then (fast)
G:————————————————|
D:————————————————|
A:——7*—7—10—7—5—3—|
E:————————————————|
Bridge parts 2 & 3
then finish on A:—0—
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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