[Intro]
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------|
A|--5-4-3-2------2-3-4-5-|
E|-----------------------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-234-|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
"One way, or another..."
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-234-|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-----|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
"I will drive past your house..."
G|--------------------------------|
D|-5--5-5--9--9-9--7--7-7--4--4-4-|
A|-----5-------9-------7-------4--|
E|--------------------------------| x2
G|--------------------|
D|-5---7-9-2----4-----|
A|--------------------|
E|--------------------|
"One way, or another..."
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-234-|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-----|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
"And if the lights are all out..."
G|--------------------------------|
D|-5--5-5--9--9-9--7--7-7--4--4-4-|
A|-----5-------9-------7-------4--|
E|--------------------------------| x2
G|--------------------|
D|-5---7-9-2----4-----|
A|--------------------|
E|--------------------|
[GUITAR SOLO]
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|-----------22-2-44-| x2
E|-22-2-22-2---------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-----0000111122224444444455555555-|
E|-2222-----------------------------|
"One way, or another..."
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-234-|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-5---5---5---5-5432---2---2---2-----|
E|---5---5---5--------2---2---2-------|
[Outro]
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-2-2-2-2-|
E|-5-5-5-5-2-2-2-2--| Repeat until fade
Thanks toLozzyDarko for the first Tab and DomStables for the chorus
Bass Tabs | |
Title | One Way Or Another |
Artist | Blondie |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | Anzk-T0KgWc |
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).