Good Girls Don't Bass Tabs - The Knack @ BigBassTabs.com

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years.
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Intro after harmonica
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Verses
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She's your adolescent dream, schoolboy stuff, sticky sweet romance
So you call her on the phone, to talk about the teachers that you hate
You're alone with her at last, and your waitin' til you think the time is right

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And she makes you wanna scream, wishing you could get inside her pants
And she says shes all alone , and her parents won't be comin home til late
Cause you heard she's pretty fast, and you're hopin that she'll give you some tonite

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So you fantasize away,    while your squeezin her you thought you heard her sayin
There's a ringin in your brain,cause you coulda swore you thought you heard her sayin
So you start to make your play,cause you coulda swore you thought you heard her sayin

Chorus
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Good  girls don't,   Good girls don't,    Good girls don't , but I DO



Bridge
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And its a teenage sadness everyone has got to taste

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An in—between age madness that you know you can't erase

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Till she's sittin on your face



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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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