[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
I'm losing my mind
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Why the hell did I paint these walls white?
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And I wonder, what's the point of this life?
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Sometimes I'll pray but I will never close my eyes
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I want to be happy
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Find a man with an old name just like me
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And get over how my dog is my best friend
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And he doesn't even know what my name is
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[Chorus]
Jonny, did you ever love me?
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Jonny, help me figure it out
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Not that I've paid attention
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But you haven't said it out loud
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Jonny, do you see what you're doing?
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What you're making me think about?
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This wasn't 'posed to be a love song
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But I guess it is now
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Jonny, baby you'll never hear this
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Or maybe it's stuck in your head
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Well I hope it makes you cry
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The way that I did
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Jonny, did you ever love me?
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Jonny, help me figure it out
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Not that I've paid attention
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But you haven't said it out loud
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Jonny, do you see what you're doing?
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What you're making me think about?
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This wasn't 'posed to be a love song
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But I guess it is now, isn't it?
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[Outro]
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[Fade out]
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************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Jonny |
Artist |
Faye Webster |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
sfS1olMSze4 |
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 |
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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).