This bass tab is in drop D
[Verse 1] (Only plays 1 note, right after she says "through the suburbs" the first time)
("But today I drove through the suburbs")
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------1----------------------------------|
[Chorus]
"I know we weren't perfect but I've never felt this way for no one"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------1------------|
D|-1-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
"I just can't imagine how you could be so okay now that I'm gone"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------1-----------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-1-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
"I guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------1-------------5--------6------------------|
D|--------5---------3--------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
(No bass)
[Chorus]
"I know we weren't perfect but I've never felt this way for no one"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------1------------|
D|-1-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
"I just can't imagine how you could be so okay now that I'm gone"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------1-----------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-1-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
"I guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------1-------------5----------6---------------|
D|---------5---------3-------------------------------------------------------|
"Cause you said forever now I drive alone past your street"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------1-0---|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------1-----------------------------|
D|-5--------------------1--------------------------------------------3-------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------1-----------------------------|
D|-5--------------------1--------------------------------------------3-------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------1-----------------------------|
D|-5--------------------1--------------------------------------------3-------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------1-----------------------------|
D|-5--------------------1--------------------------------------------3-------|
(Bass does not play in final chorus.)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Drivers License |
| Artist |
Olivia Rodrigo |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
_Bjf-iExroI |
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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).
