You may be right - Billy Joel
**This is not exact to the bass recording, BUT it will get you started
**and will work fine for a band setting. Feel free to improvise and
**add fills and octaves to enhance the performance.
[Intro]
A (x2) whole notes
[Verse]
A (x3) E B G E A
G|--------------|-----------------|------------|------------|-------------|-----------|
D|*------------*|-----------------|------------|------------|-------------|-----------|
A|*------------*|--45-7-77--7-775-|----9-9-----|----5-5-----|----2--2-----|-----------|
E|-5-55--5-55-0-|-5---------------|-7-7---7-775|-3-3---3-332|-0-0----0-003|-5-55-5-55-|
[Verse]
Chorus E D F# A
G|--------------|--------------|---------------------|
D|--------------|-----2242-----|---------------------|
A|-----2242-----|-0034----0r---|-7-77--5-55----------|
E|-0034----0r---|--------------|------------2-22-45r-|
D E A
G|--------------|--------------|----------------------|
D|--------------|-----2242-----|----------------------|
A|-----2242-----|-0034----0r---|-5-55--7-77-----------|
E|-0034----0r---|--------------|------------5-55-5-55-|
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Lead Break] (verse)
[Chorus]
[Outro]
A
G|---------------|
D|*--7--7--7--7-*|
A|*-------------*|
E|-5--5--5--5----|
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| r Release
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
You May Be Right |
| Artist |
Billy Joel |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ilsv0C1-aBw |
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).
