[Intro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-0--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4---4---4-4-4-4-4---4---4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3--------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------3-------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
\/(triplet)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3--3--3--------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------4------4-----4-----4---4|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------4------4-----4-----4---4|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-0--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4---4---4-4-4-4-4---4---4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4---4---4-4-4-4-4---4---4-4-4-4|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-0--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3---3---3-3-3-3-3---3---3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4--------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------4------4-----4-----4---4|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1-------------------------------4------4------4-----4-----4---4|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3---3---3-3-3-3-6-6-6-3---3-3-3--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3---3---3-3-3-3-6-6-6-3---3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-8-6---8---6----|
A|4---4---4-4-4-4------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3---3---3-3-3-3-6-6-6-3---3-3-3--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3---3---3-3-3-3-6-6-6-3---3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------|
A|4---4---4-4-4-4------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-6-4---6---4----|
[Outro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
One Day |
Artist |
Lovejoy |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
WXqbR-h5VMY |
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).