[Intro]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x4
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Verse 1]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Verse 2]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Bridge 1]
Keep thinking I'ma be your reason to
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------7----5--3---------7-----3--5------|
E|--5-----------------5-----------------7--|
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|----------7----5--3---------------7----5--3-----|
E|--5----8---------------7--5----8-------------7--|
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|------------------5--7----7----5--7--------7---|
A|-------7----5--7---------------------5--7------|
E|--5--------------------------------------------|
[Instrumental]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x4
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Verse 3]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x4
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
[Bridge 2]
Keep thinking I'ma be your reason to
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------7----5--3---------7-----3--5------|
E|--5-----------------5-----------------7--|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|----------7-------7---------/7--7--5--3--|
E|--5----8-------8-------5--5--------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------7-------7-------------7--------7--|
E|--5---------8-------(5)----5g------8-----|
[Bridge 1 Again]
Keep thinking I'ma be your reason to
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------7----5--3---------7-----3--5------|
E|--5-----------------5-----------------7--|
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|----------7----5--3---------------7----5--3-----|
E|--5----8---------------7--5----8-------------7--|
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|------------------5--7--7-------7--------7---| Small change here
A|-------7----5--7-----------7-------5--7------|
E|--5------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------| x8
A|------7-5-----------|
E|--5-8-----3----5----|
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| g Grace note
| (n) Ghost note
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
I Like It |
| Artist |
The Marías |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
e8vWnFCUBME |
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).
