[INTRO]
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[CHORUS]
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere Time don't matter to me
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'Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere And there's no place I wanna be
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[VERSE 1]
I got heartaches in my pocket I got echoes in my head
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And all that I keep hearing Are the cruel, cruel things you said
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[CHORUS]
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere Times doesn't matter to me
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'Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere And there's no place I wanna be
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E|-3-3-3-3-3-3-5----|
[BRIDGE]
Oh I, Oh I,
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Oh I I
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I
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[SOLO]
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E|-3-----3-3---3----|
[BRIDGE]
Oh I, Oh I,
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Oh I I
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59-60
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[VERSE 2]
I've got bruises on my memories I've got tearstains on my hands
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And in the mirror there's a vision Of what used to be a man
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E|-3-----3-3-----3--|
[CHORUS]
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere Times doesn't matter to me
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'Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere And there's no place I wanna be
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E|-3-----3----------|
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere Times doesn't matter to me
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'Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere And there's no place I wanna be
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[OUTRO]
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Oh I
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E|-3-3---3-3--------|
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere
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E|-3-----3----------|
I'm a thousand miles from nowhere
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[FADE OUT]
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TABBED BY: BENOIT GERVAIS, MONTREAL, QC, CANADA
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
A Thousand Miles From Nowhere |
Artist |
Dwight Yoakam |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
Tu3ypuKq8WE |
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 |
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| Play interactive tabs |
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| 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.
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).