tabbed by Gilles Casey
quite a simple song, very repetitive
intro/chorus
G———————————————|
D—3—5—7—————————|
A———————3—5—7—5—|
E———————————————|
the last 5 usually leads into the verse part
verse
G———0—2——|
D——3—————|
A—5————3—|
E————————|
you can play the 5 on the a as an open on the d if you want
outro
G—————————————|
D—3—5—7———————|
A——————3—5—7——|
E—————————————| x3
G———————|
D———————|
A—5—5555|
E———————|
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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