Tuning: D A D G
[Intro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-------------------6-----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-----------|
2x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7-------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| (playing the 2nd time there
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------| is a pause after playing
A|--------------------------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6------------| just 8 of the A6 notes)
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
4x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7-------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4---------8---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Instrumental Break]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-----------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7-------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
2x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7-------------------|
[Vers 3]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------6---------------------------------------------|
A|--------6------8---------------------6------8------------------------------|
D|-6------------------8---7------------------------8---7---------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4------8------4------8----------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11---------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-----------------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1---------------------|
3x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--------------------------------------------|
D|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-----------------8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7--------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11---------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-----------------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1---------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7--6--6--6--6--------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5--5--4--4--4--4--3--3--3--3--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-6-----|
ALTERNATIVE FOR OUTRO (if you dont like speedrunning the strings)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6---------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6---------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-----------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-----------------8--8--8--8--7--7--7--7--------------------|
~the rest stays the same
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
You’ll Understand When Youre Older |
| Artist |
Lovejoy |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
1i0UAKowfwc |
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).
