Cello Intro:
G |----------3---3---3---3---3---3----|
D |--8---8----------------------------| x2
A |-----------------------------------|
Eb|----7---7---5---5---3---3---5---5--|
Verse 1:
G |----------------------------|
D |----------------------------| x4
A |----------------------------|
Eb|--5-7----7-5----5-3----3-5--|
Prechorus 1:
G |-----------------------------------------|
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
Eb|--7--7--7--7--5--5--5--5--3--3--3--3--0--|
Chorus:
G |--------------|--------------| |-----|
D |--------------|--------------| x4, then |-----|
A |--------------|--------------| |-----|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--3--3---5-5--| |--7--|
Verse 2:
G |------------------------------------------------------| |-----|
D |------------------------------------------------------| x2, then |-----|
A |------------------------------------------------------| |-----|
Eb|--7----7-5----5-3----3-5----5-7----7-5----5-3----3-5--| |--5--|
Prechorus 2:
G |-----------------------------------------|
D |-----------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------|
Eb|--7--7--7--7--5--5--5--5--3--3--3--3--3--|
Chorus 2:
G |--------------|--------------|
D |--------------|--------------| x3
A |--------------|--------------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--3--3---5-5--|
G |--------------|-----------|
D |--------------|-----------|
A |--------------|-----------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--0-0-0-0--|
Bridge:
G |--------------------------------------|--------------|
D |--------------------------------------|--------------|
A |--------------------------------------|--------------|
Eb|--3--3--3--3--5--5--5--5--3--3--3--3--|--7--7--5--5--|
G |--------------------------------------|----------------------|
D |--------------------------------------|-----------------3-3--|
A |--------------------------------------|-------0-0--3-3-------|
Eb|--3--3--3--3--5--5--5--5--3--3--3--3--|--2-2-----------------|
G |--------------|--------------|--------------|-----|
D |--------------|--------------|--------------|-----|
A |--------------|--------------|--------------|-----|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--3--3---5-5--|--7--7---5-5--|--3--|
Chorus 3:
G |--------------|--------------|
D |--------------|--------------| x2
A |--------------|--------------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--3--3---5-5--|
G |--------------|--------|
D |--------------|--------|
A |--------------|--------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--0...--|
G |--------------|--------------|
D |--------------|--------------| x3
A |--------------|--------------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--3--3---5-5--|
G |--------------|--------|
D |--------------|--------|
A |--------------|--------|
Eb|--7--7---5-5--|--0...--|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
I Just Wanna Live |
| Artist |
Good Charlotte |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
rISYCquFeI8 |
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).
