[Intro]
(4x)
G|--------------------------|
D|-------7-6----------------|
A|-9-9-9-----9-9-9-9---7-8--|
E|-------------------9------|
[Verse]
Before lonely nights will break my heart..
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
[Chorus]
Here..
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-7-7----|
E|---------------------7--|
Here I'm waiting for a little sign..
(2x)
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-12-11-9----11-9------9-9--|
E|---------12------12-9------|
[Verse]
Send me a postcard darling. Send me a postcard now.
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
(During solo)
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
[Verse]
I can taste the lonely night..
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
[Chorus]
Now..
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-7-7-----|
E|---------------------7---|
Now please don't let me down..
(2x)
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-12-11-9----11-9------9-9--|
E|---------12------12-9------|
[Verse]
Send me a postcard darling. Send me a postcard now.
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
(Keyboard solo)
(5x)
G|---------------------------------|
D|--------------7-6----------------|
A|---7-8--9-9-9-----9-9-9-9---7-8--|
E|-9------------------------9------|
G|----------|
D|----------|
A|---7-8-9--|
E|-9--------|
[Verse]
Before lonely nights will break my heart..
(2x)
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
[Chorus]
Here..
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-7-7----|
E|---------------------7--|
Here I'm waiting for a little sign..
(2x)
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-12-11-9----11-9------9-9--|
E|---------12------12-9------|
[Outro]
Send me a postcard darling. Send me a postcard now.
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-9--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
G|-----6---------------------------------------|
D|---7-----6-9-------9--7-6--------------------|
A|-9-----7-------6-9--------9-7--11-9-7---9-7--|
E|-------------7------------------------9------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Send Me A Postcard |
| Artist |
Shocking Blue |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ZD3UJNBm_TE |
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).
