Album: Talking Heads 77
Tabbed by Leo Chiurco
[Intro]
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[Verse 1] "Mommy, Daddy come and look at me now ..."
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[Chorus 1] "I was complaining ..."
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[Verse 2] "I slipped ..."
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[Chorus 2] "Pulled me up ... "
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[Verse 3] "I drift away to another land ..."
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[Chorus 3] "I was complaining ..."
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[Verse 3] "I slipped ..."
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[Chorus 4] "Pulled me up ... "
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[Bridge] "I got up ..."
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[Chorus 5] "Pulled me up ... "
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[Verse 4] "I cast a shadow on the living room wall ..."
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[Chorus 6] "I was complaining ..."
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[Verse 5] "I slipped ..."
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[Final Chorus] "Pulled me up ... "
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***********************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
***********************************
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Pulled Up |
Artist |
Talking Heads |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
5oRMtPjNQQc |
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).