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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Luck Of The Draw" by Bonnie Raitt, in C major at about 103 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Luck Of The Draw" by Bonnie Raitt

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Luck Of The Draw” by Bonnie Raitt.

Luck Of The Draw
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rock · folk
Moodreflective · melancholic · soulful
Signatureclassic blues‑rock ballad with a folk‑tinged acoustic feel
C major
Key
103
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
G7
Fmaj9
Gsus4
D
C♯
G
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeChorusPost‑ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
vocals
female lead, soulful and expressive, clear timbre with slight vibrato
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated, driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and subtle lead lines
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 beat with soft snare and brushed hi‑hats
organ
warm, sustained chords that add depth and a vintage texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Luck of the Draw (1991)

Luck of the Draw is Raitt's eleventh studio album and her biggest seller, moving seven million copies in the United States alone. It produced several well-remembered tracks, including 'Something to Talk About' and 'I Can't Make You Love Me', and was followed by a lengthy tour.

All of Luck of the Draw
Artist

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Burbank, California, whose music draws on blues, folk, country, and rock. She built a following through years of touring and recording in the 1970s and 1980s before reaching wide commercial success with her 1989 album Nick of Time, which won four Grammy Awards. She is also widely admired for her slide guitar work and her long history of performing at benefit concerts.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Luck Of The Draw" in?

"Luck Of The Draw" by Bonnie Raitt is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Luck Of The Draw"?

"Luck Of The Draw" plays at around 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Luck Of The Draw"?

The core progression is C, G7, Fmaj9, Gsus4, D, and C♯, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Luck Of The Draw"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "Luck Of The Draw" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Luck Of The Draw" by Bonnie Raitt, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Luck Of The Draw" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Luck Of The Draw" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 103 BPM in C major with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Luck Of The Draw" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Luck Of The Draw" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Luck Of The Draw" on?

"Luck Of The Draw" appears on Luck of the Draw (1991).

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