[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
I await your return at the window
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And reach out for your paw
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We were tried and true from the get-go
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But now we've been separated too long
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Still, my stomach deflates on the floor
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Just pouring with regret
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I hold onto my only memento
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A shred of hair that you left on my bed
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[Chorus 1]
You should've known that
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It was all for love, we had to fall apart
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I'll never forget
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All the days we had and still forgive myself
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One day you'll let go
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And maybe you'll think of me once in a while
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You should have known that
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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[Verse 2]
And the cats don't know which way to turn
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Their captain has now gone
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Has he taken a nap in the dirt?
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I bet they buried him under the lawn
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But I pray you've forgotten a lot
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On a lap of luxury
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'Cuz every hour I surface the thought
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Of you just trying to get back to me
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[Chorus 2]
You should've known that
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It was all for love, we had to fall apart
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I'll never forget
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All the days we had and still forgive myself
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One day you'll let go
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And maybe you'll think of me once in a while
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You should have known that
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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[Verse 3]
Do do do do, do do do...
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La la, la la la
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Do do do do do doot
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[Bridge]
There were nights when I would wake up
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And you'd stare into my eyes
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Come in close to have your head stroked
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And I'd almost hear you sigh
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Now and then I still awaken
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And I wasted my surprise
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Where you once were is now vacant
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And it tears me deep inside
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[Final chorus]
You should've known that
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It was all for love, we had to fall apart
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I'll never forget
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All the days we had and still forgive myself
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One day you'll let go
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And maybe you'll think of me once in a while
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You should have known that
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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[Outro]
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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It was me who made you pull a broken smile
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Mannie’s Smile |
| Artist |
Her’s |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
K7ZifXmfAGA |
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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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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).
