G-------------------------------------------------------------------]
D--4---4---4---4----------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4---4---4---4-------------------2---2---2----2h4-]
E----------------------------------4---4---4---4--------------------]
1 Youre on the phone...
5 I Walk in the streets...
G---------------------------------------------------------------------]
D--4---4---4---4------------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4---4---4---4-------------------2---2---2---2h4-2--]
E----------------------------------4---4---4---4----------------------]
2 Im in the room...
6 Youve got a smile...
G----------------------------------------------------------]
D----------------------------------------------------------]
A----------2---------------4---------------2-------4-------]
E--4---------------2---------------4-----------------------]
3 She wears short skirts...
G---------------------------------------------------------------------]
D---------------------------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------2-----------2h4----]
E--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-----------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4----------2---------]
4 If you could see that...
G-------------------------------------------------------------------]
D-------------------------------------------------------------------]
A----------2---------------4---------------2-------4----/4-4-4-4----]
E--4---------------2---------------4--------------------------------]
7 She wears high heels...
G----------------------------------------------------------------------]
D----------------------------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2h4-2h4-]
E--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-----------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4---------------------]
8 If you could see that...
G---------------------------------------------------------------------]
D--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4----------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----]
E----------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------]
9 Standing by you waiting...
10 Oh, I remember...
G---------------------------------------------------------------------]
D------------------4-------------------------------4------------------]
A----------2---------------4---------------2--------------4-----------]
E--4-------------------------------4----------------------------------]
11 Driving to my house...
G------------------------------------------------------------------------------]
D---------------------------------------------------------9-----/9-9-7-7-------]
A------------------------------------------------------------------------------]
E--------------------------------------------------4---------------------------]
12 Cant you see that Im...
G------------------------------------------------------------------------]
D--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-------------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-------------------2-2-4-4-6-6-/9-9----]
E----------------------------------4-4-6-6-7-7-/11-11--------------------]
13 Standing by you waiting...
G--------------------------------------------------------------------------]
D--------------------------------------------------------------------------]
A------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---------]
E--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-----------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------2-------]
14 You belong with me....
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
You Belong With Me |
| Artist |
Taylor Swift |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Xgf9XDT846M |
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).
