Not taken from a recording, a version I came up with for my friend.
[Intro]
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-5-----2-----3------2------|
E|----5-----3------3-----3---|
[Verse] (with a steady beat - it just looks elongated to fit the words)
Say hey good lookin, wha cha got cookin?
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3-------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3-------------3---|
How's about cookin something up with me?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------2------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3----------------3---|
Hey sweet baby don't you think maybe
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3----------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3----------------3---|
We can find us a brand new recipe-----?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------3------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3----------------3---|
[Bridge]
I got a hot rod ford, and a 2 dollar bill,
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|----------------3-----------3--------------|
E|--------1----------------------------3-----|
And I know a spot right over the hill
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|----------------3-----------3--------------|
E|--------1----------------------------3-----|
There's soda pop and the dancing's free
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|----------------3-----------3--------------|
E|--------1----------------------------3-----|
So if ya wanna have fun, come along with me.....Say...
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------5--------------------2----------------|
E|--------------------5---------------------3----|
[Chorus]
Say hey good lookin, wha cha got cookin?
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3-------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3-------------3---|
How's about cookin something up with me?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------2------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3----------------3---|
[Verse]
I'm free and ready So we can go steady
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3-------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3-------------3---|
How's about savin all your time for me--------?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------2------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3----------------3---|
No more lookin I know I been cookin'
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3----------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3----------------3---|
Hows about keeeping steady company--------?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------3------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3----------------3---|
[Bridge]
I'm gonna throw my date book over the fence
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|----------------3-----------3--------------|
E|--------1----------------------------3-----|
And buy me one for 5 or 10 cents
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------3--------3--------------|
E|--------1------------------------3------|
I'll keep it till its covered with age
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|----------------3--------3-------------------|
E|--------1------------------------------3-----|
Cause I'm writin your name on every page Say...
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------5--------------------2----------------|
E|--------------------5---------------------3----|
[Chorus]
Say hey good lookin, wha cha got cookin?
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-----------3------------3-------------3----------|
E|--------3------------3------------3-------------3---|
How's about cookin something up with me?
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5------------------2------------------3----------------3------------|
E|-------------5----------------3-----------------3--------------------|
Let last note ring-----
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Hey. Good Lookin’ |
| Artist |
Hank Williams |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
2PqfDyPAcBw |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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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).
