So This Song Is Very Simple In Which This
Initial Bass Line Is Played Throughout The
Song, No Pauses Between Verses Just Simply
The Bass Line Repeated.
[Intro] "Rock Babe"
Should Be Played Three Times No Pause
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A|----------------------------------------|
E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4--4-|
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D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6-7------------------------------------|
[Verse 1] "Used To Be You And Me"
Played Twice Going Into Hook
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E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4---4|
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D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6--7-----------------------------------|
[PRE HOOK+HOOK] "Yeah, Im Just Sayin"
Should Be Played Four Times
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E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4---4|
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A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6--7-----------------------------------|
[Verse 2] "You're talkin Like You Got A Shot"
Should Be Played Three Times
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E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4---4|
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6--7-----------------------------------|
[Pre Hook+ Hook] "Yeah, I'm Just Sayin"
Should Be Played Four Times
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A|----------------------------------------|
E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4---4|
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6--7-----------------------------------|
[Outro] "You F****d Up"
Should Be Played The Remainder Of The Song
Stop At The Beginning Of "I Tried"
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E|0--0--0--0--0--0--3-3--4--4--4--4--4---4|
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D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-6--7-----------------------------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Just Sayin/I Tried |
Artist | The Internet |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | i2snTW3wgE4 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar. The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string (usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string. For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret). Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).