[Intro]
(only guitar until end of first verse)
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[Verse 1]
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if i could i'd be your little spoon
and kiss your fingers forever more
but big spoon, you have so much to do
and i have nothing ahead of me
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[Verse 2]
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you're the sun, you've never seen the night
but you hear its song from the morning birds
but i'm not the moon, i'm not even a star
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but awake at night i'll be singing to the birds
[Pre-Chorus]
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don't wait for me
i can't come
[Chorus]
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your mother wouldn't approve
of how my mother raised me
but i do, i think i do
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and you're an all american boy
i guess i couldnt help trying to be
your best american girl
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[Verse 3]
(only guitar during vocals)
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you're the one
you're all i ever wanted
i think i'll regret this
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[Chorus]
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your mother wouldn't approve
of how my mother raised me
but i do, i finally do
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and you're an all american boy
guess i couldn't help trying to be
your best american girl
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your mother wouldn't approve
of how my mother raised me
but i do, i think i do
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Your Best American Girl |
| Artist |
Mitski |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
_B1cCL5zKZM |
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.
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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).
