Tabbed By: Fabio BlenderBR
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- Verse
(If I get drunk...)
G|-------------2--------------------2--------------------|
D|---2----2---------2-----2----2---------2---------------|
A|-----------0--------------------0----------------------|
E|-0----0---------0-----0----0---------0-----------------|
- Chorus
(But I would walk 500 miles...)
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2------| 2x
E|-7\0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0------------------------------|
- Verse 2
(When I'm walking...)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--2--2------------------| x4
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------0--0--0--0------|
- Chorus
(But I would walk 500 miles...)
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2------| x2
E|-7\0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0------------------------------|
(Ta-ra-ta..)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--2--2------------------| x2
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------0--0--0--0------|
- Verse 3
(When I'm lonely...)
G|-------------2--------------------2--------------------|
D|---2----2---------2-----2----2---------2---------------|
A|-----------0--------------------0----------------------|
E|-0----0---------0-----0----0---------0-----------------|
(When I go out...)
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------0--0--2--2------------------|
E|-7\0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------0--0--0--0------|
(When I come home...)
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--2--2--4--4--4--4----------|
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-------------------------5~--7~---|
- Chorus
(But I would walk 500 miles...)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2------| x2
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0------------------------------|
(Ta-ra-ta..)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--2--2------------------| x4
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------0--0--0--0------|
(But I would walk 500 miles...)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2------| x2
E|-0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0------------------------------|
End note:
G|----|
D|----|
A|----|
E|-0~-|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) |
| Artist |
The Proclaimers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
tbNlMtqrYS0 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
