Song: We're Not Going To Make It
Artist: The Presidents of the United States of America
The song's bass beginning is as follows:
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a——4—4—4———6—6—6—6——9—9—9——4—4—4—4—————————
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then, for the chorus...
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a——4—4—4——6—6—6—6——9—9—9——6—6—6—6—6————————
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a——4—4—4——6—6—6—6——9—9—9——4—4—4—4—4————————
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And for the verse(s).....
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a——9—9——6——4————9—9——11——4—————————————————
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(repeat)
Now for the "deep in my heart... I do belive" part...
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a——4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4——6—6—6—6—6—6—6—6——9—9—9—9—9—9—9
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(repeat)
Here's the "no, no, no, no," etc. part.....
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(Play each note 8 times)
(Play this part 4 times.)
Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.
Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸
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