THE KILLERS - I CAN'T STAY
standard tuning (EADG)
verse
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6-66-6-66-3-33-3-33-4-44-4-44-----------1-11-1-11-|
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-------------------6-66-6-66---------6-66-6-66-6-66-6-66-|
6-66-3-33-4-44-4-44---------4-44-4-44--------------------|
chorus
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-----------------------------6-66-6-66----------|
6-66-6-66-1-11-1-11-3-33-3-33---------6-66-6-66-|
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-------------------3-33-------------------------|
3-33-3-33-4-44-4-44----1-11-6-66-6-66(6-66-6-66-| only in the 2nd chorus
bridge
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----------4-44---------------4-44--------------8-88-8-88----------|
2-22-2-22-----4-44-2-22-2-22-----4-44-2-22-2-22---------1-11-1-11-|
verse x 1
chorus x 1
verse x 1
chorus x 1
bridge x 1
chorus to the end
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
I Can’t Stay |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
i2T5DFKz1vg |
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 |
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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).
