BPM - 171
[Intro/Verse] (x3)
I would run away from you, if I could
Never really wanted to, but I guess I should run
I would fall in love with you, but I can't
It's too hard, maybe we'll just pretend
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-0---0--0-0-0-0--0---0--0--0-0-0--0---0-0-0-0------------------------------|
(rhythym playing A chord)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-5---5--5-5-5-5-5---5--5---5-5-5-5---5--5---5-5-5-5------------------------|
[Chorus]
But it's hard when I don't know what to do
I'm angry and I'm tired and confused
I got so many thoughts stuck in my head...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4---4---4---4-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------7---7---7---7---0---0--0-0-0--0---0--0-0-0----------------| (x3)
"and none of them, make much sense"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4---4---4-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------7---7---7-----------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] (x3)
I said I would follow you, but I lied
Don't be mad
Well, at least I tried
I never had a spot for you in my life
Which was true
Till I heard you cry
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-0---0--0-0-0-0--0---0--0--0-0-0--0---0-0-0-0------------------------------|
(rhythym playing A chord)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-5---5--5-5-5-5-5---5--5---5-5-5-5---5--5---5-5-5-5------------------------|
[Chorus]
And your tears ran down your face into my eyes
I'm sorry and I hate myself this time
Cause I got so many thoughts stuck in my head...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4---4---4---4-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------7---7---7---7---0---0--0-0-0--0---0--0-0-0----------------| (x3)
"and none of them, make much sense"
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4---4---4-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------7---7---7-----------------------------------------------------|
[Outro] (10x)
(hes just saying "ooooh ooh ooooooh" 20 times, rotate measures each time.)
(rhythm playing E chord)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0----------------------------|
(rhythym playing C# chord)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4----------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Forever Dumb |
| Artist |
Surf Curse |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ZJe-0JHjEoo |
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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).
