Its Only Love
The Beatles
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; released on "Help!" album
A nice love song again.
Intro:
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Verse:
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I get high when I see you go
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by, my, oh, my!
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When you sigh, my, my in - side just
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flies butterflies
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Why am I so shy when I'm be-
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side you? It's on - ly
Refrain:
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love, and that is all, why should feel
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the way I do? It's on - ly
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love, and that is all, but it's so
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hard, loving you!
Verse:
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Is it right that you and I should
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fight every night?
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Just the sight of you makes night - time
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bright, very bright
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Ha - ven't I the right to make it
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up, girl? It's on - ly
Refrain:
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love, and that is all, why should feel
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the way I do? It's on - ly
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love, and that is all, but it's so
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hard, loving you! Yes, it's so
Outro:
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hard loving you, loving
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you!
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
It’s Only Love |
| Artist |
The Beatles |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
OPiKDHYCkjs |
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.
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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).
