[Intro]
G|----------------------------|---------------------------|
D|--------/6--4--6--2---2-2--4|----/6--4--6--2---2-2--4---|
A|---2------------------------|-2-------------------------|
E|----------------------------|---------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Think I'm starting to change...
G|--------------------------|
D|-------------2---2-2--4---|
A|--2---2-2--2--------------| (x3)
E|--------------------------|
[Pre Chorus]
I think I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
G|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
A|--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-/12-12-12-12-12(\)-|
E|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
Yeah
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it...
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------| (x3)
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7/-|
And I'm pretty sure I’ll get used to it
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7--------|
[Post Chorus]
G|----------------------------|---------------------------|
D|--------/6--4--6--2---2-2--4|----/6--4--6--2---2-2--4---|
A|---2------------------------|-2-------------------------|
E|----------------------------|---------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Guess I'm tryna get by, 'Cause like the weather, I change with time
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------2---2-2--4------------2---2-2-|
A|--2---2-2--2------------2---2-2--2---------|
E|-------------------------------------------|
[Pre Chorus]
And I sit at home, cry to Pavement...
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---| (x2)
E|--7-7----5-5----------------------|
That I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
G|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
A|--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-/12-12-12-12-12(\)-|
E|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
Yeah
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it...
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------| (x3)
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7/-|
And I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7--------|
[Post Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------| (x2)
E|--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7/-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12\-|
[Bridge]
So now I’ve changed, I’ve been feeling comfy...
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------7----------------7-7-7-7-7---------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--|
E|--7----5-----------7----5----------------7-7---5-5--------------------|
You never really ask me how I am, Ask me how I am
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-----------------7-7-7-7-7------------|
E|--7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-----------------7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5----------------------|
'Cause I
[Pre Chorus]
sit at home, cry to Pavement...
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|------------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--| (x2)
E|--7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5------------------|
That I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
G|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
D|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
A|--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0|-/12-12-12-12-12(\)-|
E|-----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------|
Nice
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it...
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------| (x3)
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7/-|
And I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--12-12-12-12-0-0-0-0-7-7-7-7-7--------|
Fuck
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus |
| Artist |
beabadoobee |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
XcsEvQF9h6U |
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).
