Artist: Tobymac
Album: Welcome To Diverse City
Song: Gone

Tuning: EADG

Intro (bass comes in at 0:15)
G|——————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————|
A|——22———————55———————22———————5555555——|
E|—————33—55————55—33————33—55——————————|

Verse
G|—————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————|
A|——2222———————5555————————| Repeat 4X
E|———————33—55——————55—33——|

Chorus
G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|——22———————55————————| Repeat 3X
E|—————33—55————55—33——|

G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|——22———————55————————| <—
E|—————33—55———————————|

Repeat Verse (come in at 1:13)

Repeat Chorus (except last note <— is played only one time)

Instrumental (come in at 2:00)
G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|——22—4—5————4—5—55—7—9————7—9——| Repeat 2X
E|—————————33————————————55——————|

Bridge (come in at 2:23)
G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|——22——55——22——55—55——|
E|—————————————————————|

Repeat Chorus 7X

Outro
G|———————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————|
A|—22———————55———————55———————5——|
E|————33—55————33—55————33—55————|


That's my version, took me a long time to tab it though!

About Tobymac

Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name tobyMac, is a Christian Grammy Award-winning recording artist, producer and songwriter. tobyMac is one of the first Christian rappers. He was first known for being a member of the Christian singing trio DC Talk, staying with them from 1989 until their announced hiatus in 2000. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of four studio albums: Momentum (2001), Welcome to Diverse City (2004), Portable Sounds (2007), and Tonight (2010), as well as two remixed albums of the first two albums titled Re:Mix Momentum and Renovating Diverse City, respectively. Between DC talk and his own solo career, he has sold more than 10 million albums. TobyMac has had six #1 hit CHR singles including "Gone", "Made to Love" and "Lose My Soul." His live concert CD+DVD combo album, Alive and Transported, was released in 2008 and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009. His fourth studio album, Tonight, was released on February 9, 2010.

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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