Tabbed by : bassm99
E-mail: alanmatthews1966@yahoo.co.uk
Tuning: E, A, D, G
"Just Can't Get Enough" from the album "Speak & Spell" (1981)
Written by Vince Clarke
[Intro] 0:07 → 0:22
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Verse] 0:22 → 0:37 «When I'm with you baby...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 0:37 → 0:44 «We slip and slide as...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-5----5--5-7-7----7--7-3-3----3--3-5-5----5--5-----|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge] 0:44 → 1:00
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Verse] 1:00 → 1:15 «We walk together...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 1:15 → 1:22 «It's getting hotter...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-5----5--5-7-7----7--7-3-3----3--3-5-5----5--5-----|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge] 1:22 → 1:37
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Bridge 2] 1:37 → 1:45
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------5-5----5--5-------------5--7--8-8--8-9-9|
E|-5-5----5--5-------------5-5----5--5-----------------|
[Bridge] 1:45 → 2:30 «I just can't get enough...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x4
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 2:30 → 2:37 «You're like an angel...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-5----5--5-7-7----7--7-3-3----3--3-5-5----5--5-----|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
[Verse] 2:37 → 2:52 «We walk together...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x2
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
[Bridge 2] 2:52 → 3:00
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------5-5----5--5-------------5--7--8-8--8-9-9|
E|-5-5----5--5-------------5-5----5--5-----------------|
[Outro] 3:00 → 3:41 «I just can't get enough...»
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------3--2-----------------|
A|--------3--2--------3--2-3-3---------3-3----3--3-----| x5
E|-3-3---------3-3-------------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Just Can’t Get Enough |
Artist |
Depeche Mode |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
_6FBfAQ-NDE |
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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).