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D|——————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————|
A|—5————5————————5——55——————————|—5————5————————5——55———————————|
E|———75———75——————75——75————————|———75———75——————75——75—————————|
First Verse
Hey—ay, What’s the matter with your head
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A|———————————0—2—4—5———5—4—2———2—0*———————————————|
E|—0—2—0—4—5——————————————————————————————————————|
Come and get your love!
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A|———————————0—2—4—5——5—4—2———2—0*————————————————————25——5—4—2———2—0———————|
E|—0—2—0—4—5——————————————————————————000—0222—2444—45———————————————————————|
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A|——————————2—4—5——5—4—2—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—0——2—4—5——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Re—upload from ChrisT from UltimateGuitarTabs because it wasn't on here for accessibility.
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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