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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Flying Man" by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club, in D major at about 187 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Flying Man" by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Flying Man” by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club.

Flying Man by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club
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

Genrerock · indie rock · post‑punk revival
Moodenergetic · rebellious · catchy
Signaturecatchy post‑punk revival anthem
D major
Key
187
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
D
G
B♭
A7
A
Dmaj7
D7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a driving four‑on‑the‑floor beat
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
guitars
distorted electric guitars playing rhythmic, hook‑laden riffs
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, delivered in an energetic, almost shouting style
synth
bright synth accents and melodic fills that add a modern edge
Album & artist
ALBUM

Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club (1979)

Released as 'English Garden' in most territories but issued under the band's name in North America, this debut album was recorded at Eden Studios in London and put out by Epic Records. It includes the Camera Club's version of 'Video Killed the Radio Star', recorded with Thomas Dolby before the Buggles released their own hit take on the song.

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Artist

Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club

Bruce Woolley is a singer and songwriter from Loughborough, England who formed the Camera Club in 1979, a new wave outfit that included Thomas Dolby on keyboards and Matthew Seligman on bass. Before the group, Woolley had been writing pop songs for publishing companies and co-wrote 'Video Killed the Radio Star' alongside Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of the Buggles. The Camera Club played tight, hook-driven new wave pop and toured the UK and North America before disbanding in 1983.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Flying Man" in?

"Flying Man" by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Flying Man"?

"Flying Man" plays at around 187 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Flying Man"?

The core progression is E, D, G, B♭, A7, and A, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Flying Man"?

The recording features drums, bass, guitars, synth, and vocals.

Can I get "Flying Man" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Flying Man" by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Flying Man" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Flying Man" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 187 BPM in D major with 15 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Flying Man" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Flying Man" 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 "Flying Man" on?

"Flying Man" appears on Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club (1979).

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