Fields Of Gold Bass Tabs - Sting @ BigBassTabs.com

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Subject: BASSTAB: Fields Of Gold — Sting


Fields Of Gold  —  Sting  from the album "Ten Summoner's Tales"
                   Transcription: Luis Ferreira



{ Synth + Percussion + Bass + Guitar }


          * 7 times **
G————————|————————————|——
D————————|————————————|——   Bass Intro
A——2———2—|——2—0—2———2—|——
E————————|————————————|——


VERSE 1:
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
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A——2—0—2———2—|——2—0———————|————————————|——5———5—|——
E————————————|——————3———3—|——3———3———3—|————————|——

You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
G————————————|————————————|———————————————|————————|——
D————————————|————————————|———————————————|————————|——
A——5—4—2———2—|——2—0—————5—|——5———2———0——0—|——2———2—|——
E————————————|——————3—————|———————————————|————————|——


{ Pipe } { Bm G D }

G————————|————————|————————|——
D————————|————————|————————|——
A——2—————|——5———5—|——5———5—|——
E——————3—|————————|————————|——


VERSE 2:
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
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A——5—4—2———2—|——2—0———————|————————————|——5———5—|——
E————————————|——————3———3—|——3———3———3—|————————|——

In his arms she fell as her hair come down among the fields of gold
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A——5—4—2———2—|——2—0—————5—|——5———2———0——0—|——5———5—|——
E————————————|——————3—————|———————————————|————————|——


VERSE 3:
Will you stay with me will you be my love among the fields of barley
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D————————————|————————————|————————————|————————|——
A——5—4—2———2—|——2—0———————|————————————|——5———5—|——
E————————————|——————3———3—|——3———3———3—|————————|——

We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
G————————————|————————————|———————————————|————————|——
D————————————|————————————|———————————————|————————|——
A——5—4—2———2—|——2—0—————5—|——5———2———0——0—|——2———2—|——
E————————————|——————3—————|———————————————|————————|——


{ Pipe } { Bm G D }

G————————|————————|————————|——
D————————|————————|————————|——
A——2—————|——5———5—|——5———5—|——
E——————3—|————————|————————|——


VERSE 4: Play same way as VERSE 2
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth among the fields of gold


I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
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D————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|——
A————————|——5———5—|————————|——5———5—|————————|——5———5—|——
E——3———3—|————————|——3———3—|————————|——3———3—|————————|——

We'll walk in fields of gold  We'll walk in fields of gold
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D————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|——
A——2———0—|——5———5—|——2———0—|——5———5—|——5———5—|——
E————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|——


{ Guitar solo }  Play same way as VERSE 2

VERSE 5: Play same way as VERSE 2
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold

VERSE 6: Play same way as VERSE 2
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold


When we walked in fields of gold  When we walked in fields of gold
                                     *7 times*
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D————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|—————|——
A——2———0—|——5———5—|——2———0—|——5———5—|——5———5——|——5——|——
E————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|—————|——

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|       Luis Ferreira        |  You see a city in the desert lies           |
|                            |  The vanity of an ancient king               |
| [email protected] |  The city lies in broken pieces              |
|                            |  Where the wind howls and the vultures sing  |
|         Portugal           |      Sting  —  Mad About You  (Soul Cages)   |
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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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Sting — Fields Of Gold bass tabs