[Intro]
(0:00)
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#|--5----------3-----5----------3------------------------------5----------3---|
C#|----0--0-3-5---0-----0--0-3-5---0---/3-3-3-3--7-7-7-7-7-7-7----0--0-3-5---0-|
[Verse]
(0:16)
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| (2x)
G#|--5----------3-----5----------3------------------------------5----------3---|
C#|----0--0-3-5---0-----0--0-3-5---0---/3-3-3-3--7-7-7-7-7-7-7----0--0-3-5---0-|
[Chorus]
(0:47)
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|---------------------------------------------------------------10-----------|
G#|--------------------8b----------5\----------------------10-9-8--------------|
C#|--5-5--3-5-6--5\-------0--0-3-5-------5-5--3-5-6--5\--------------11v-0-----|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#|--------------------8b----------5\---------------------------------------------------------|
C#|--5-5--3-5-6--5\-------0--0-3-5-------5-5--3-5-6--5\----5-6-7-7--8-8--10-10--11-11-11-11---|
[Verse]
(1:18)
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#|--5----------3-----5----------3---------------------------------------------|
C#|----0--0-3-5---0-----0--0-3-5---0---/3-3-3-3--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-----------------|
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| (2x)
G#|--5----------3-----5----------3------------------------------5----------3---|
C#|----0--0-3-5---0-----0--0-3-5---0---/3-3-3-3--7-7-7-7-7-7-7----0--0-3-5---0-|
[Chorus]
(2:01)
F#|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|---------------------------------------------------------------10-----------|
G#|--------------------8b----------5\----------------------10-9-8--------------|
C#|--5-5--3-5-6--5\-------0--0-3-5-------5-5--3-5-6--5\--------------11v-0-----|
F#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-----------------------------------------------------5\--------------------------------|
G#|--------------------8b----------5-4-3--------------------------------------------------|
C#|--5-5--3-5-6--5\-------0--0-3-5-------6--5-5--3-5-6--------5-6-7-7--8-8--10-10--11-11--|
[Outro]
(2:32)
F#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|--7-7--8-8--10-10--11-11--7-7--8-8--11-11--14--14-14\----------------------|
F#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#|--5----------3---5----------3-5----------3---5----------3------------------|
C#|----0--0-3-5---0---0--0-3-5-----0--0-3-5---0---0--0-3-5---0----------------|
************************************
| b Bend
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| v Vibrato
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
I Only Lie When I Love You |
| Artist |
Royal Blood |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
BermIHe03zU |
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).
