Intro
G|—————————————————
D|—————————————————
A|—————55—22—3200——
E|——33—————————————
Verse
G|———————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————22222222——————————
E|——333333335555555————————55555555——
Verse 2
G|————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————
A|——————————————22—222————————
E|——33—33355—555——————55—555——
Chorus
G|————————————————
D|————————————————
A|————————3333—3——
E|——3—333—————————
Bridge
G|————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————
A|——2222222255555555——————————————————
E|——————————————————3333333333333333——
Intro x4
Verse 1 x2
Verse 2 x2
Introx8
Chorusx8
Verse 1 x2
Verse 2x2
Intro x8
Chorusx8
Bridgex2
Introx4
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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