[Intro]
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A|--11~-13-13--11/15~-13--|--11~-13-13--------11--|
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[Verse]
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D|------------------------|-----------------------|
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E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
"For now you love me..."
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E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
"Do you think that you'll love me..."
[Pre-Chorus]
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D|---------13~-13~-------|---------13~-15-13----|
A|--13~-15--------15-15--|--13~-15----------15--|
E|-----------------------|----------------------|
"I've been trying to believe..."
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D|---------13~-13~-------|---------13~-15-13----|
A|--13~-15--------15-15--|--13~-15----------15--|
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"If it's real enough to try..."
[Chorus]
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D|---------------------|----------------|----------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|----------------|--13~-13~------13/15--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13--|---------13-11--------|
"I wont ever ask..."
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D|---------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|----------------|--13~-13~------11h15p11--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13--|---------13-11-----------|
"If you wanted to go..."
[Instrumental]
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A|--11~-13-13--11/15~-13--|--11~-13-13--------11--|
E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
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E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
[Verse 2]
G|------------------------|-----------------------|
D|------------------------|-----------------------|
A|--11~-13-13--11/15~-13--|--11~-13-13--------11--|
E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
"For now you love me..."
G|------------------------|-----------------------|
D|------------------------|-----------------------|
A|--11~-13-13--11/15~-13--|--11~-13-13--------11--|
E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
"I've done enough..."
[Pre-Chorus]
G|-----------------------|----------------------|
D|---------13~-13~-------|---------13~-15-13----|
A|--13~-15--------15-15--|--13~-15----------15--|
E|-----------------------|----------------------|
"I've been trying to believe..."
G|-----------------------|----------------------|
D|---------13~-13~-------|---------13~-15-13----|
A|--13~-15--------15-15--|--13~-15----------15--|
E|-----------------------|----------------------|
"If it's real enough to try..."
[Chorus]
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D|---------------------|----------------|----------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|----------------|--13~-13~------13/15--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13--|---------13-11--------|
"I wont ever ask..."
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D|---------------------|----------------|----------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|----------------|---13~------11h15p11--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13--|---------13-11--------|
"If you wanted to go..."
G|---------------------|-----------------|--------------------|
D|---------------------|-----------------|--------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|-----------------|--=-13~------13/15--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13p--|---------13-11------|
"Tell me anything..."
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D|---------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
A|-----11~-15-13-------|----------------|--13~-13~------11h15p11--|
E|--13----------11-11--|--13~-13-13-13--|---------13-11-----------|
"I mean it when I tell you..."
[Outro]
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A|--11~-13-13--11/15~-13--|--11~-13-13--------11--|
E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
G|------------------------|-----------------------|
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E|------------------------|-------------11h13-----|
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| / Slide up
| ~ Vibrato
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| = Quarter Note Pause
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Pure Devotion |
Artist |
Turnover |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
0gLxIHn8ZAw |
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).