Fly Like an Eagle bass tabs
One of my favorite songs of all time so I had to learn it.
Play with the song below to master timing, there is also a live version
so you can try the alternative intro verse.
p=pulloff, *=staccato, h=hammer on, x=ghost note
Made by Ares for BigBassTabs
0:10—0:22
G |———————————|
D |———————————| X4
A |———————————|
E |——5——3——5——|
G |———————————————|
D |——————————7p5——| X1
A |———————————————|
E |——5——3——5——————|
Alternate live version, a funkier version.
G |————————————————————|—————————————5~——|
D |—————————7*—7*—7p5——|—————————5h7—————|
A |————————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—5——3——5————————————|—5——3——5—————————|
0:23—0:29
G |——————————|
D |——————————| X3
A |——————————|
E |—5—xx—55——|
0:30—0:49
G |———————————|
D |———————————| X8
A |———————————|
E |—x5—xx—55——|
0:50—1:08 Chorus 1
The Chorus took me a long time to figure out, take your time with it, go fast and smooth,
ghost notes are key
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D |———————————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|——————————————————————|
A |———————————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|——————————————————————|
E |—5—xx—55—x—2—xx—22—33——|—5~—55—x—22—x—33——|—5~—55—x—2—x—33——|—55—x—55—x—2—x—22—33——|
G |——————————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|——————————————————————|
D |——————————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|——————————————————————|
A |——————————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|———————————————22—44——|
E |—xx—55—xx—55—x—2—x—22—33——|—55—xx—5—x—2—x—3—x—22—33——|—55—x—55—x—5—x—22—33——|—55—x—5—x—23—x————————|
1:09—1:27
G |————————|
D |————————| X1
A |————————|
E |—5——55——|
G |———————————|
D |———————————| X7
A |———————————|
E |—5——3——55——|
1:29—1:48 Chorus 2
G |————————————————————————|———————————————————————|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————|———————————————————————|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————|
A |————————————————————————|———————————————————————|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————|
E |—55—xx—55—x—2—xx—22—33——|—22—x—22—x—2—xx—22—33——|—55—x—55—xx—5—x—2—x—22—33——|—55—x—55—x—2—xx—22—33——|
G |——————————————————————|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————|
D |——————————————————————|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————|
A |——————————————————————|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————|———————————————————————22—44————|
E |—55—x—55—x—5—x—22—33——|—55—x—55—x—22—x—2—x—22—33|—55—x—55—xx—5—x—2—3—2—3——|—55—x—55—xx—5—xx—22—33———————5r—|
1:49—2:25
G |—————————|
D |—————————| X6
A |—————————|
E |——x—3—5——|
G |————————————————|
D |————————————————|
A |————————————————|
E |—x——x—3——x—3—5——|
G |————————|
D |————————| x7
A |————————|
E |—x—3—5——|
G |———————————|
D |———————7p5—|
A |———————————|
E |—x—3—5—————|
2:26—2:43
G |————————|—————————————|—————————————|—————————————|
D |————————|—————————————|—————————————|—————————————|
A |————————|—————————————|—————————————|—————————————|
E |—5——xx——|—x5555—x—xx——|—x5555—x—xx——|—x5555—x—xx——|
G |——————————|——————————|——————————|———————|
D |——————————|——————————|——————————|———————|
A |——————————|——————————|——————————|———————|
E |—x55——xx——|—x35——xx——|—x35——xx——|—x35x——|
2:45—3:04
Chorus 3
G |—————————————————————————|———————————————————————|————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————————————|———————————————————————|————————————————————————————|————————————————5h7—9h10—|
A |—————————————————————————|———————————————————————|————————————————————————————|—————————————5h7—————————|
E |—5—x—55—x—2—x—2—x—22—33——|—55~—5—55—xx—22—33—xx——|—xx—5——x—55—xx—22—xx—22—33——|—55—xx—5—x—5—————————————|
G |———————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|————————————————————|
D |———————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|————————————————————|
A |———————————————————————|——————————————————————————|——————————————————————|—————————————22—44——|
E |—55—x—55—x—2—xx—22—33——|—55—x—55—x—2—x—2—x—22—33——|—55—x—55—x—2—x—22—33——|—55~—5—22—33————————|
3:04—3:38
G |————————|————————|
D |————————|————————|
A |————————|————————|
E |—5——55——|—5——55——|
G |—————————|
D |—————————| X11
A |—————————|
E |—55——55——|
G |—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|
E |—55——55——x22—33——|
3:38—4:01 Stop at the keyboard solo
G |—————————|
D |—————————| X5
A |—————————|
E |—55——55——|
G |———————————————|
D |———————————————|
A |———————————————|
E |—55——55——x2x33—|
G |—————————|
D |—————————|
A |—————————|
E |—55——55——|
G |———————————————|
D |———————————————|
A |———————————————|
E |—55——55——x2x33—|
G |—————————|
D |—————————|
A |—————————|
E |—55——55——|
G |———————————————|
D |———————————————|
A |———————————————|
E |—55——55——x2x33—|
Here is the studio version and a live version so you can hear that alternative verse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a6lAwbE1J4
Fly Like an Eagle Bass Tabs
Introduction
Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” is one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and it famously features an unforgettable bass line. If you’re a bass player who wants to learn how to play this classic tune, you’re in luck: in this article, we’re going to provide you with easy-to-follow bass tabs that will teach you everything you need to know to nail this bass line.
What Makes This Bass Line So Iconic?
There are a few key elements that make the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle” so memorable. For one thing, it’s a relatively simple line that’s built around the root notes of the chords in the song’s progression. This simplicity gives it a certain catchiness that makes it easy to remember.
However, what really makes the bass line stand out is the use of octaves to create a sense of movement and energy. By playing the same note in different octaves, the bass line creates a feeling of upward momentum that perfectly matches the song’s soaring, uplifting sound.
Finally, the bass line is perfectly complemented by the guitar and keyboards in the song, which give it a fullness and richness that makes it sound even more impactful.
How to Play the Bass Line from “Fly Like an Eagle”
Now that you know why this bass line is so iconic, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how to play it. The tabs below will show you exactly how to play the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle,” note for note.
Verse
As you can see from the tabs above, the bass line for the verse of “Fly Like an Eagle” is relatively simple. It’s built around the three chords in the song’s progression- A minor, G major, and D major- and relies heavily on octaves to create movement and energy.
Chorus
The chorus of “Fly Like an Eagle” features a slightly more complex bass line that incorporates a funky rhythm and some syncopated notes. However, it’s still fairly simple to play, and uses the same three chords as the verse.
Transition Words
As you can see, learning the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle” is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Not only is the song one of the most iconic in rock history, but the bass line itself is a perfect example of how simplicity and creativity can combine to make something truly memorable.
Additionally, by learning the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle,” you’ll become a better bass player in general. The use of octaves and syncopation in the song’s bass line is an excellent example of how to create movement and energy in your playing, and these techniques can be applied to many other songs and genres of music.
Finally, learning the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle” is just plain fun. There’s something incredibly satisfying about nailing that funky rhythm and feeling the energy of the song coursing through your fingers. So if you’re a bass player who wants to expand your repertoire and have a good time doing it, pick up your bass and start learning the bass line from “Fly Like an Eagle” today!