[Intro]
2 bar rest
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|
A|---------------|------7-------7|------7-------7|------7-------7|------7-------7|
E|---------------|5-------5------|5-------5------|5-------5------|5-------5------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Verse 1 & 2]
there was once a girl...
G|----------6----|--7-------9----|--6------------|--4-------9----|
D|--7-----------6|------7-7-----9|------6---4----|------4-------9|
A|------7-4------|5--------------|4-------------4|2-------7------|
E|5--------------|---------------|--------2------|---------------| x4
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Pre-chorus]
and when the night winds beat...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|5--------------|---------------|4--------------|---------------|
E|---------------|3--------------|---------------|2--------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|2--------------|---------------|2--------------|------------7\-|
E|---------------|--------------2|---------------|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Verse 3]
summertime is gone...
G|----------6----|--7-------9----|--6------------|--4-------9----|
D|--7-----------6|------7-7-----9|------6---4----|------4-------9|
A|------7-4------|5--------------|4-------------4|2-------7------|
E|5--------------|---------------|--------2------|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|
A|5--------------|--7-7---7-7---7|
E|---------------|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Chorus]
i'm scared that i won't ever change...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4---4|5-5---5-7-7---7|4-4---4--------|2-2---2-7-7---7|
E|5-5---5--------|---------------|--------2-2---2|---------------| x2
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Verse 4]
she was by my side...
G|----------6----|--7-------9----|--6------------|--4-------9----|
D|--7-----------6|------7-7-----9|------6---4----|------4-------9|
A|------7-4------|5--------------|4-------------4|2-------7------|
E|5--------------|---------------|--------2------|---------------| x2
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Pre-chorus]
later the stars came out...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|5--------------|---------------|4--------------|---------------|
E|---------------|3--------------|---------------|2--------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|2--------------|---------------|2--------------|------------7\-|
E|---------------|--------------2|---------------|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Chorus]
i'm scared that i won't ever change...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4---4|5-5---5-7-7---7|4-4---4--------|2-2---2-7-7---7|
E|5-5---5--------|---------------|--------2-2---2|---------------| x2
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Interlude]
i made waves to forget...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|
A|------7-------7|------7-------7|------7-------7|------7-------7|
E|5-------5------|5-------5------|5-------5------|5-------5------| x3
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-----4|5-----5-7-----7|4-----4--------|2-----2-7-----7|
E|5-----5--------|---------------|--------2-----2|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-----4|5-----5-7-----7|4-----4--------|2-----2-7-7-7-7|
E|5-----5--------|---------------|--------2-----2|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4-4-4|5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7|4-4-4-4--------|2-2-2-2-7-7-7-7|
E|5-5-5-5--------|---------------|--------2-2-2-2|---------------| x2
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Chorus]
i'm scared that i won't ever change...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4----|5-5-----7-7----|4-4------------|2-2-----7-7----|
E|5-5------------|---------------|--------2-2----|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
i can't let go...
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4----|5-5-----7-7----|4-4------------|2-2-----7-7-7-7|
E|5-5------------|---------------|--------2-2----|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
[Outro]
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--------4-4-4-4|5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7|4-4-4-4--------|2-2-2-2-7-7-7-7|
E|5-5-5-5--------|---------------|--------2-2-2-2|---------------| x2
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|--7-------7----|--7-------7----|---------------|
A|------7-------7|------7-------7|---------------|
E|5-------5------|5-------5------|5\-------------|
B|---------------|---------------|---------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Outset Island |
Artist |
Hot Freaks |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
xbLa0DywFck |
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).