[Verse 1]
(You do not start on the downbeat)
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
(All that I can be is me and all me)
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|------0-----------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--2-3---2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
(I tried to play pretend)
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--0--3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
(guitar solo)
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0----------------------------------------------|
A|--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
(Ooh, I'll be there soon)
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|------0---------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--2-3---2--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
(All that I can be is me and all me)
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
(You were so automatic)
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|------0-----------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--2-3---2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
(Allow me to let go of you)
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|------0-----------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0--|
A|--2-3---2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2----------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0------0-0-0-0-------------------------------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------0-2---------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------0-0-0-0--0-2-0------------|
A|--0-2-3-3-3-3--3-2-0-0-0--0-2----------------3-2-2-2-2--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Helmet |
| Artist |
Steve Lacy |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
D8X0WV-asv4 |
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 |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).
