Drop D tuning
Based off of Mitski's NPR Music live:
[Verse]
In the rearview...
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0-----0---0-0-----0---0-0-----0---0-0-----|
...mirror, I saw the setting sun on your neck
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--4---4-4-----8---8-8-----7---7-7-----2---2-2-----|
And felt the taste of you bubble up inside me, but with everybody
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0-----4---4-4-----8---8-8--8--7---7-7--7--|
Watching us, our every move, we do have reputations
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0-----4---4-4-----2---2-2-----7---7-7--7--|
We keep it secret, won't let them have it
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----|
[Chorus]
So come inside and...
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--7---7-7-----7---7-7-----7---7-7-----2---2-0--0--|
...be with me, alone with me, alone with me, alone
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--4---4-4--4--8---8-8--8--7---7-7--7--2---2-2--2--|
If you would let me give you pinky promise kisses, and I wouldn't have to
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0--0--4---4-4--4--8---8-8--8--7---7-7--7--|
Scream your name atop of every roof in the city of my heart
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0--0--4---4-4--4--2---2-2--2--7---7-7--7--|
If I could see you, once more to see you
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----|
[Chorus]
Come inside and...
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--7---7-7-----7---7-7-----7---7-7-----2-----0-----|
...be with me, alone with me, alone with me, alone
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--4-----------8-----------7-----------2-----------|
If you would let me give you pinky promise kisses, and I wouldn't have to
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0-----------4-----------8---8-8--8--7---7-7--7--|
Scream your name atop of every roof in the city of my heart
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-0--0--4---4-4--4--2---2-2--2--7---7-7--7--|
If I could see you, once more to see you
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----|
If I could see you, once more to see you
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----0---0-2--2--7---7-7-----|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--7---7-7-----7---7-7-----7-----------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Once More To See You (Live) |
| Artist |
Mitski |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
WFLLdv0uCK8 82Kh3P0Mgpw |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
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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).
