Bassist: John Paul
Intro
Gb|----------------|-------------------|------------------|
Db|----------------|-------------------|------------------|
Ab|----------------|-------------------|------------------|
Db|5\--5-7-0-5-7-0-|333333333-55555555-|0-000000000000-32-|
Gb|------------------|
Db|------------------|
Ab|------------------|
Db|0-000000000000-32-| (I know that's wrong. I just don't have a 5-string.)
Verse 1
Gb|-------------------|------------------|
Db|-------------------|------------------|
Ab|-------------------|------------------|
Db|0-00000000-570-570-|3-33333333-555555-|
Gb|-------------------|------------------|
Db|-------------------|------------------|
Ab|-------------------|------------------|
Db|0-00000000-570-570-|3-33333333-55557\-|
Chorus
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------5-----3-|
Ab|--------3-333333------------5---5--3--|
Db|0-000000---------5-55555555-------3---|
Gb|---------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------------5-----3-|
Ab|--------3-333333-----------3-5---5--3--|
Db|0-000000---------5-5555555---------3---|
Pre-Verse
Gb|-------------------------| (x2)
Db|-------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------|
Db|0-00000000000-32---------| (Again, wrong. Sorry)
Verse 2
Gb|-------------------|------------------|
Db|-------------------|------------------|
Ab|-------------------|------------------|
Db|0-00000000-570-570-|3-33333333-555555-|
Gb|-------------------|-----------------------|
Db|-------------------|-----------------------|
Ab|-------------------|-----------31----------|
Db|0-00000000-570-570-|3-333333-5---7h53h21---| (Something like that. Not sure exactly.)
Play the Chorus again, then play:
Pre-Bridge
Gb|-----------------|
Db|-----------------|
Ab|-----------------|
Db|0-00000000000000-|
Bridge
Gb|-----------------|----------------------|
Db|-----------------|-----------------5----|
Ab|3-33333333333333-|------------13h5---3h-|
Db|-----------------|5-55555555------------|
Gb|-------------------|-----------------|
Db|---------------5---|-----------------|
Ab|1-111111111113---3-|-----------------|
Db|-------------------|7-77777777777777-|
Solo
Gb|-------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------------------|
Db|0-0000000-33333333-55555555-5-3h5-32-|
Gb|----------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------------|
Db|0-0000000-33333333-55555555-10h8h7h5h32-|
Play the Chorus, then play this:
Gb|---------------------|------------------| (x2)
Db|---------------------|------------------|
Ab|----------3--3--3----|------------------|
Db|0-0000000--5--5--53h-|5-5555555555555---| (There may be a variation there.)
Outro
Gb|------------------|
Db|------------------|
Ab|------------------|
Db|0-000000000000-32-| (Needs a five string, but still sounds good.)
End Note
Gb|--|
Db|--|
Ab|--|
Db|0~|
Ok, I may not have that all right, but like 90% of its good. This song kicks ass, so I
to tab it. Again, I wish I had a 5-string, cause I could have done much better. But,
and rock on.
Bass Tabs | |
Title | What I Want |
Artist | Daughtry |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 8TigP8SXcvY |
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).