Walking on Sunshine bass tabs
KATRINA & THE WAVES —— WALKING ON SUNSHINE BASS TAB
Intro
(0:00—0:09)
BASS DOESN'T PLAY
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Verse
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I used to think maybe you loved me now baby I'm sure
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And I just cant wait till the day when you knock on my door
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Now everytime I go for the mailbox , gotta hold myself down
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Cos I just wait till you write me your coming around
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Pre—Chorus
(0:53—1:05)
I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!!
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Chorus
(1:06—1:14)
Hey , alright now
and dont it feel good!!
hey
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Hey , alright now
and dont it feel good!!
hey, yeah
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Verse 2
I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that its true
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and I don't want to spend all my life , just in waiting for you
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now I don't want u back for the weekend
not back for a day , no no no
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I said baby I just want you back and I want you to stay
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Pre—Chorus 2
(1:49—2:02)
I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!!
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Chorus 2
(2:03—2:11)
Hey , alright now
and dont it feel good!!
hey
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Hey , alright now
and dont it feel good!!
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Solo/Bridge
(2:12—2:45)
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Walking on Sunshine
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I feel the love,I feel the love, I feel the love that's really real
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I'm on sunshine baby oh
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Pre—Outro
(2:46—2:59)
I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!!
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Outro
(3:00—
Hey , alright now
And don't it feel good!!
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I'll say it, i'll say it, i'll say it again now
and don't it feel good!!
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Hey , yeah yeah
And don't it feel good!!
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Now don't it, doin't it, doin't it, doin't it, doin't it
And don't it feel good!!
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I'll say it, i'll say it, i'll say it again now
and don't it feel good!!
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Now don't it, doin't it, doin't it, doin't it, doin't it
And don't it feel good!!
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Time and time and time again now
And don't it feel good!!
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Hey , yeah yeah
And don't it feel good!!
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Down and feel good, down and feel good
And don't it feel good!!
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oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
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Introduction
Walking on Sunshine is a popular song by Katrina and the Waves that was released in 1985. The catchy tune and upbeat rhythm make it a fun song to play on bass guitar. In this article, we will provide you with easy to follow bass tabs for Walking on Sunshine.
Bass Tabs
Before we dive into the bass tabs, let’s take a look at some basic information about the song. Walking on Sunshine is in the key of Bb Major and has a tempo of approximately 160 bpm.
Verse
| Beat | Tab |
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| 1 | Bb |
| 2 | F |
| 3 | Gm |
| 4 | F |
The verse consists of a repeating pattern of four chords: Bb, F, Gm, and F. When playing the bass line, focus on creating a steady rhythm by accenting beats 1 and 3 of each chord.
Chorus
| Beat | Tab |
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| 1 | Bb |
| 2 | Eb |
| 3 | Bb |
| 4 | Eb |
The chorus follows a similar pattern as the verse, with a repeating sequence of four chords. The chords in the chorus are: Bb, Eb, Bb, and Eb. When playing the bass line, focus on creating a more intense rhythm by accenting beats 2 and 4 of each chord.
In addition to the verse and chorus, Walking on Sunshine also features a bridge section that includes a bass solo. The bridge acts as a transition between the chorus and final verse and is an excellent opportunity to showcase your bass playing skills. Experiment with different techniques such as slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs to add variety to the solo.
Conclusion
Walking on Sunshine is an upbeat and fun song to play on bass guitar. With our easy to follow bass tabs, you can learn how to play the song in no time. Remember to focus on creating a steady rhythm for the verse and a more intense rhythm for the chorus. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different techniques during the bridge section. With practice, you’ll be playing Walking on Sunshine like a pro.
Transition Words Used:
– Before
– In addition
– Remember
– Don’t be afraid to
– With practice