Off and On
SALES
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
Keeping up old ways
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Expecting different things
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[Chorus]
You can't say the words You can't say the words
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Off Off and on
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[Verse 2]
Talking face to face
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Feel but feelings change
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[Chorus]
I can't say the words I can't say the words
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Off Off and on
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[Verse 3]
Hustled out of there
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Fell right down the stairs
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[Chorus]
I won't say the words I won't say the words
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Off Off and on
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[Bridge]
Circle around a hometown/ You once knew that you'd never regret/ That you left
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Is it just our indifference, or the distance/ That keep us on this path?
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Outta sight; outta mind You'll ignore all the signs
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How do you like me now?
[Outro]
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| x Dead note
| g Grace note
| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| r Release
| > Accented note
| t Tapping
| b Bend
| br Bend release
| pb Pre-bend
| pbr Pre-bend release
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
| s Slap
| P Pop
| PM Palm mute
| TR Trill
| N Tremolo
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Off And On |
Artist |
Sales |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
lSfpFrbZ-OA |
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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).