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The Ting Tings — Shut Up and Let Me Go bass tabs



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THE TING TINGS — SHUT UP AND LET ME GO BASS TAB



Intro
(0:00—0:08)
BASS DOESN'T PLAY

(0:09—0:26)

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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3——0—0—0—00—3——|(x2)


Verse
(0:27—0:39)
Shut up and let me go,This hurts I tell you so ,For the last time you will kiss my lips
Now shut up and let me go
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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——|

Your jeans were once so clean
I bet you've changed your wardrobe since we met
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Pre—Chorus
(0:40—0:48)

No oh so easily you're over me, Gone is love it's you that ought to be
Holding me, I'm not containable ,This time love is not sustainable
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A|——7———7——7—5——7———7——7—5——3———3——3——1———————3——4——5——|
E|————7—————7—————7—————7—————3——————3—————3———————————|


Chorus
(0:49—1:15)

I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
Shut up and let me go... hey
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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3—————|

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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3——0—0—0—00—3——|(x2)


Verse 2
(1:16—1:28)

Shut up and let me go ,This hurts what I can't show ,For the last time you have me in bits
Now, Shut up and let me go
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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3——|

For fear of living in regret
I changed since from — when we first met
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E|——————————————3——0—0—0—00—3——|


Pre—Chorus 2
(1:29—1:37)

Now oh so easily you're over me ,Gone is love it's me that ought to be
Moving on you're not adorable ,I want something un—ignorable
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A|——7———7——7—5——7———7——7—5——3———3——3———1——————3——4——5——|
E|————7—————7—————7—————7—————3——————3—————3———————————|


Chorus 2
(1:38—

I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
I ain't freaking, I ain't faking this...
Shut up and let me go... hey
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D|———————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————3——3—2—0——0———————|
E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3—————|

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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3——0—0—0—00—3——|


Bridge
(1:55—2:43)

oh...love...oh...this...Hey
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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3—0——|


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E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3——0—0—0—00—3——|(x3)

Hey

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Outro
(2:44—2:53)

Shut up and let me go ,This hurts I told you so
For the last time you will kiss my lips,Now shut up and let me go, hey!
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A|—————————————————————————3——3—2—0——0————————|
E|——0—0—0—00—3——0—0—0—00—3—————————————3—0————|


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Tablature player for this song:
The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go Bass Tab

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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