Tuning: Standard G D A E
[Intro]
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------4--2-1-|
[Verse 1]
(I'm sorry...)
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------4--2-1-|
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------0------|
[Chorus]
It's too bad...
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
That I can carry...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------4-4------2------4-4------2------4-4------2------4------2-|
E|--4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4----2-2---|
[Bridge]
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------4--2-1-|
[Verse 2]
(I'm sorry...)
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------4--2-1-|
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------4--2-1-|
G|----------------------------|
D|—1-------------1------------|
A|----2-------------2---------|
E|-------4--2-1--------0------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
That I can carry...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------4-4------2------4-4------2------4-4------2------4------2-|
E|--4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4----2-2---|
[Solo]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
That I can carry...
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------4-4------2------4-4------2------4-4------2------4------2-|
E|--4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4------2-2----4-4----2-2---|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
G|--------------------------------------|
D|—1-1----------------1-1---------------|
A|----2-2----------------2-2------------|
E|-------44-4-44-2-1--------44-4-44-2-1-|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Nobody’s Wife |
| Artist |
Anouk |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
yqQJgtdBnvM |
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).
