[Verse 1]
Let's step carefully into the dark | Once we're in I'll remember my way around
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------6-----------|
A|---------------------------------------6-----------------------------------6--|
E|--8-----------9---------8--------6---------------9----------------------------|
Who will I be tonight | Who will I become tonight
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------6------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------6-----8-----3--------------------6-----------------------------------|
I'll show you who my sweetheart's never met
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------9----8---------------------6-------------------------------|
Wet teeth, shining eyes glimmering by a fire
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------6---------------------------------------------|
A|-6-----------------------------------------6-------------------------------|
E|------------9--------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Let's drive out to where dust devils are made
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-8------6----9----7----8------------------6--------------------------------|
By dancing ghosts as they kick up clouds of sand
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------6--------------------------------------------|
A|---6------------------------------------------6----------------------------|
E|-------6------9---8--------------------------------------------------------|
Where clouds look like mountains | Clouds look like mountains
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------6--------------------------------------|
A|------6--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------6--------8-----3-------------7-----8-------6----------------|
Let me watch those mountains from underneath
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------6----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------6-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------6--------------7-----8----------6------------------------------|
And maybe they'll finally float off of me
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----6-------------------6----------------6---------------------------------|
E|---------6---------9-------------6-----------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Valentine, Texas |
| Artist |
Mitski |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
GAc69cZeZdU |
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 |
|---|
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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).
