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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "I Know My Love" by Burl Ives, in F major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "I Know My Love" by Burl Ives

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “I Know My Love” by Burl Ives.

I Know My Love by Burl Ives
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

Genrefolk · traditional folk · acoustic folk
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic
Signaturegentle acoustic ballad with a plaintive vocal line
F major
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
C7
Gm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked accompaniment providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
male baritone vocals
warm, slightly weathered timbre delivering the narrative in a clear, unadorned style
harmonica
melodic counterpoint that weaves between vocal phrases, adding a wistful, folk‑blues color
bass guitar
subtle, supportive low end that grounds the harmony without drawing attention
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Wayfaring Stranger (1955)

All of The Wayfaring Stranger
Artist

Burl Ives

Burl Ives was an American singer and actor born in 1909 in Jasper County, Illinois, who built his reputation performing traditional folk songs after years of traveling the country as an itinerant musician. He hosted his own radio show, The Wayfaring Stranger, which helped bring folk music to a wider audience, and later crossed over into country music in the 1960s with considerable chart success. He was also a working film and stage actor throughout his career, making him one of the more broadly recognized entertainers of his era.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I Know My Love" in?

"I Know My Love" by Burl Ives is in F major.

What is the tempo of "I Know My Love"?

"I Know My Love" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I Know My Love"?

The core progression is F, C7, and Gm, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Know My Love"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, male baritone vocals, harmonica, and bass guitar.

Can I get "I Know My Love" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "I Know My Love" by Burl Ives, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Know My Love" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"I Know My Love" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in F major with 3 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I Know My Love" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "I Know My Love" 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 "I Know My Love" on?

"I Know My Love" appears on The Wayfaring Stranger (1955).

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