[Intro]
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Pretty
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[Verse 1]
Woman, walking down the street,Pretty woman, the kind I'd like to meet
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Pretty woman... I don't believe you, you're not the truth, No one can look as good as you
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Mercy! Pretty
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[Verse 2]
woman, won't you pardon me? Pretty woman, I couldn't help but see
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Pretty woman... That you look lovely as can be, Are you lonely just like me?
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*growl*
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[Bridge]
Pretty woman, stop a while Pretty woman, talk a while
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Pretty woman, give your smile to me
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Pretty woman, yeah yeah yeah Pretty woman, look my way
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Pretty woman, say you'll stay with me 'Cause
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I need you, I'll treat you right Come to me
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baby, be mine toniiiiiiiiiiight Pretty
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[Verse 3]
Pretty Woman, don't walk on by Pretty
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Woman, don't make me cry, Pretty woman.... don't walk
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away.........hey..... OK....
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if that's the way it must be OK. I guess I'll
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Go on home, it's late. There'll be tomorrow night , But wait...
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What do I see? Is
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Is she walking back to me? Yeah!!! She's
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Walking back to me! Ohhhhh!
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Ohhhh Pretty Woman!
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Oh, Pretty |
| Artist |
Roy Orbison |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3KFvoDDs0XM |
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).
