(I'm a) Road Runner
Original music by: Holland Dozier and Holland
Performance by: Jnr. Walker & the All Stars
Bassist: James Jamerson
What a great bass riff song, you have to listen for the 2 opening notes and the
Once you get into it you'll be doing it in your sleep!
Any comments, e-mail me at: goldenoldie.benson@sky.com
VERSE 1:
G-----------------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------0---0-1-2-3------------0------------------|
A--------0-0-1--2---3----------0-0-1---2---3--------0-0-1---|
E--1--1--------------------------------------0--1-----------|
G---------------------------------------|
D-----0---0-1-2--3-----3-2--1-1---------|
A---2---3----------0-3----------0-1-1---|
E---------------------------------------|
CHORUS:
G------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------22-33-------------------------------------22-33--|
A--2-33333333-3333-------3333333-----------2--33333333-3333--------|
E--------------------------------0-11-2-33-------------------------|
G-----------------------|
D------------11---------|
A-33333333------0-11----|
E--------------------0--|
Verse 2: Riff 1 play x2
G-----------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------|
A------------------1111--------------0000-1111--|
E---11111111-1111-------0-11---1-11-1-----------|
Riff 2 play this x3
G----------------------------|
D---------------11-1-00------|
A------------------------33--|
E--1111-1111-----------------|
Riff 3 play this x1
G-----------------------|
D------------11---------|
A---------------0-11----|
E--1111-1111---------0--|
Repeat Verse 2
Riff 4 (lead in to chorus) play x1
G-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------1111---------------0000-1111---------------1111--|
E---11111111-1111-------0-11---1-11-1-----------11111111-1111-------|
G------------------------|
D---------------11-------|
A------------------0-11--|
E—0-11---1-11-1----------|
Repeat Chorus
Repeat everything from start of verse 2
Repeating chorus to fade
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
(I’m A) Road Runner |
| Artist |
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
JCtKsUEj-Fc |
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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).
