
Before I begin the tab, I would like to say this is the first tab 
that I've ever created. It's a pretty easy song, and I haven't 
been able to find this tab on this internet, so that was suprising 
to me. I should note that I figured this all out by ear, so if anything 
seems off that's why.. But anyways, onto the tab:

Verse — repeat a large number of times
G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|——7—7———7—7———7—7—5—7—7———|
E|——————7—————7—————————————| 

You can also just repeat this
G|——————————————|
D|——————————————|
A|——7—7———7—7———|
E|——————7—————7—|

Chorus — repeat four times
G|————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——7—7——5—7——7—7—5—5—7—5——5—5—4—5——5—5—4—2—0—|
E|————————————————————————————————————————————|

G|————————————————————|
D|————————————————————|
A|——4—4—2—0—2—0———0———|
E|——————————————4———0—|
After this part there are different end parts throughout the 
song and I'm pretty sure I figured most of them out. So you play 
the Chorus, then end with one of the parts, and then after playing 
a part play the Chorus again (except after the last (fourth) 
time through when you have to go back to the Verse):

Part 1:
G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|——2—2222—22—0———00————————|
E|——————————————4———————————| 

Part 2:
G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|——2—2222—22—4—2—0—2—22————|
E|——————————————————————————|

Part 3:
G|————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————|
A|——2—22222/14—14141414141414—|
E|————————————————————————————|

Afterwards, the song just goes back and forth between the two 
parts. So here's the times that the different parts are played:
Verse 0:00 to 3:57
Chorus 3:58 to 4:57
Verse 4:58 to 7:41
Chorus 7:42 to 8:40 
Verse 8:41 to 10:09
Chorus 10:09 to end

That's all there is to it, I hope you enjoyed my first Bass tab :)

About Wilco

Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. Its name comes from the voice procedure term "wilco" meaning "will comply."

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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