Intro:
You didn't
G-|--R---------|X3|------------|X3|-----------|--------------|
D-|---E--------| |---77----77-| |-----------|3-4-5---77----|
A-|----S-------| |------------| |-----------|--------------|
E-|-----T------| |55----55----| |0-000000-1-|-2-3-55-------|
have to love me but you did but you but you did and
G-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
D-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77-------|
A-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
E-|55----55----|55----55----|55----55----|55----------|
I thank you. verse 1
G-|---------|X2|:|------------|------------|------------|
D-|---------| |:|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77----77-|
A-|--7----5-| |:|------------|------------|------------|
E-|---------| |:|55----55----|55----55----|55----55----|
But you took your love to someone else I
wouldn't what its like to be loved to death
you make me feel like I never felt kiss is so good I had to holar
G-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
D-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77----77-|-----------3|
A-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
E-|55----55----|55----55----|55----55----|0-000000-1--|
for help
G-|-----|:
D-|-4-5-|:|End of verse
A-|-----|:
E-|2-3--|:
you didn't have to squeeze it but you did but you but you did and
you didn't have to hold it but you did but you but you did and
G-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
D-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77-------|
A-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
E-|55----55----|55----55----|55----55----|55----------|
I thank you
I thank you
G-|------------|
D-|------------|2nd verse same as the first
A-|--7---5-----|
E-|------------|
Lead vocals only
you didn't
G-|------------|--------7p5-|X3|------------|------------|
D-|---77----77-|--55-------7| |----------3-|4-----------|
A-|------------|-----55-----| |------------|------------|
E-|55----55----|33----------| |0-000000-1-2|-3----------|
have to shake it but you did but you but you did and I thank you
play again
you didn't have to make it but you did but you but you did and
G-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
D-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77----77-|---77-------|
A-|------------|------------|------------|------------|
E-|55----55----|55----55----|55----55----|55----------|
I thank you.
G-|---------||
D-|---------|| third verse...the same
A-|--7----5-||
E-|---------||
End with this fade same as the lead
G-|------------|--------7p5-|
D-|---77----77-|--55-------7|
A-|------------|-----55-----|
E-|55----55----|33----------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
I Thank You |
| Artist |
ZZ Top |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Lg8Lxm_e3fU |
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).
