[Intro] Hey! Hey! Hey!
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------4444-----------| 4x
E|------2222------4444------|
[Verse]
Part 1: I don't like walking around this old and empty house.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4~----------| 1x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 2: So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4/11~-------| 1x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 3: The stairs creak as I sleep, it's keeping me awake...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4~----------| 5x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 4: Our bodies safe to shore.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------44444----------| 1x
E|------2222----------------|
[Chorus] Hey! Hey! Hey!
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------4444-----------| 4x
E|------2222------4444------|
[Verse]
Part 1: There's an old voice in my head that's holding me back.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4~----------| 1x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 2:I tell her that I miss our little talks.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4/11~-------| 1x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 3: Soon it will all be over, buried with our past...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~-----------4~----------| 5x
E|--------2~----------------|
Part 4: Our bodies safe to shore.
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------44444----------| 1x
E|------2222----------------|
[Chorus] Don't listen to a word I say...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------4444-----------| 4x
E|------2222------4444------|
[Brass Solo]
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------4444-----------| 4x
E|------2222------4444-6~---|(only play the six the fourth time)
[Bride]
Part 1:
G|--------------------------| G|-------------------|
D|--------------------------| D|-------------------|
A|--------------------------| 5x or A|-----1~------------| 5x
E|-----6~-------------------| E|-------------------|
Part 2: Now wait, wait, wait for me...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~----4~--1~----44444----| 1x
E|----2~--------2~----------|
[Chorus]
Part 1: Don't listen to a word I say...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1111------4444-----------| 8x
E|------2222------4444------|
Part 2: Though the truth may vary this...
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|-1~----4~-----1~----4~----| 2x
E|----2~----4~-----2~-------|
************************************
| ~ Vibrato
| / Slide up
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Little Talks |
Artist | Of Monsters and Men |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | IY8rOSyR5Rw |
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 |
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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).