[Verse 1]
no bass
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I said I wanted thin mints and you said you knew a guy
You showed up with a boombox and stars in your eyes
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Who knew cudddling on trampolines could be so reckless
We argued over blackeyed peas and complicated exes
Fell so deeply into it it was all so innnocent
[Chorus]
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Now Im a home wrecker I'm a slut I got death threats filling up semi trucks
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Tell me who I am guess I don't have a choice all because I liked-
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I'm a hot topic on your tounge I'm a rebound, getting 'round stealing from the young
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Tell me who I am guess I don't haved a choice all because I liked a boy
[Verse 2]
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I'm not catastrophizing everything derailing Was only tryna hold you cloxse
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While my heart was failing It's not internet illusions just two kids going through it
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You said I'm too late to be your first love but I'll always be your favorite
[Chorus]
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Now Im a home wrecker I'm a slut I got death threats filling up semi trucks
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Tell me who I am guess I don't have a choice all because I liked-
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I'm a hot topic on your tounge I'm a rebound, getting 'round stealing from the young
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Tell me who I am guess I don't haved a choice all because I liked a boy
[Bridge]
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Fell so deeply into it It was all so innocent dating boys with exes no I wouldn't recomend it
[Chorus]
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Now Im a home wrecker I'm a slut I got death threats filling up semi trucks
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Tell me who I am guess I don't have a choice all because I liked a boy
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And all of this for what when everything went down we'd already broken up
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Please tell me who I am guess I don't haved a choice all because I liked a boy
[Outro]
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A boy a boy a boy all because I liked a boy
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Because I Liked A Boy |
| Artist |
Sabrina Carpenter |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3KsDsjAAIR4 |
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 |
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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).
