[Intro]
Did it happen near the house?
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Was it closer to the pavement?
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Well how'd you feel when they found out?
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Who'd you tell and how'd you face it?
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[Pre-Chorus]
But you said "I guess I needed you,
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More than I thought."
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But you don't think I'll feel it too,
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'Cause you're a boy
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[Chorus]
Are you in the mood?
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If so, how long and for who?
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'Cause I've been looking straight at you
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I've been talking straight for you
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[Verse 2]
Crack your knuckles in my mouth
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Dry them off please as you pull them out
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I just need to know how you sound
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From the inside out
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[Pre-Chorus]
I guess I needed you,
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More than I thought
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But you don't think I'll feel it too,
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'Cause you're a boy
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[Chorus]
Anyway, are you in the mood?
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If so, how long and for who?
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'Cause I've been looking straight at you
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I've been talking straight for you
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Are You In The Mood? |
Artist |
Bay Faction |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
4fGMhntXzzE |
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.
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A|---------3-------|
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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).