[Intro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-1-33--1-33--1-33----------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know....
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------11--111--1/33--3/55--5---------------------11--111--1/33--3/55------|
A|----------------------------------------33--333-3------------------------------------|
E|-0--1--33--333--3---------------------------------33--333-3----------------------33--|
[Pre-Chorus]
Show me how you want it to be.....
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------00-11--111--1/33--3/555-------------------------------|
A|-33--333--3\22--2----------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------33-------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
My loneliness is killing me...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------11--111-1/33--3/55-------------------------------------|
A|-33--333-3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------33-333/11------------------33-----------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------11-111--1/3--5-5-------------------------------------|
A|-33--333-3/22-2----11------------------3\0---------------------------------|
E|----------------44---------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Oh baby, baby, the reason I breathe is you...
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------11--111--1/33--3/55--5-----------------00-11--111--1/33--3/55------|
A|----------------------------------------33--333-3/22-2------------------------------|
E|-0--1--33--333--3-------------------------------------33------------------------33--|
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Show me how you want it to be
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------00-11--111--1/33--3/555-------------------------------|
A|-33--333--3\22--2----------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------33-------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
My loneliness is killing me...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------11--111-1/33--3/55-------------------------------------|
A|-33--333-3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------33-333/11------------------33-----------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------11-111--1/3--5-5-------------------------------------|
A|-33--333-3/22-2----11------------------3\0---------------------------------|
E|----------------44---------------------------------------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Baby One More Time |
| Artist |
The Marías |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
l32mXykYtWM |
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).
