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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "I'll Make It" by Dorothy Love Coates, in G major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "I'll Make It" by Dorothy Love Coates

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “I'll Make It” by Dorothy Love Coates.

I'll Make It by Dorothy Love Coates
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

Genresoul · gospel · blues
Moodhopeful · resilient
Signaturesoulful gospel blues anthem of perseverance
G major
Key
120
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
E7
A7
D7
G7
C7
Dm7
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead voice, powerful and soulful, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing and slight gospel inflection
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano providing chordal support and melodic fills
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with soft snare and hi‑hat, keeping a relaxed pulse
organ
lush Hammond‑style organ pads filling the harmonic space
guitar
clean electric guitar with subtle reverb, playing rhythmic strums and occasional melodic licks
Album & artist
ALBUM

A City Built 4 Square (1978)

Released on Savoy Records, this late-career album features Coates backed by her singers and includes the title track alongside gospel numbers such as 'Step Back' and 'I'll Make It'. It reflects the devotional, deeply rooted style she carried throughout her recording life.

All of A City Built 4 Square
Artist

Dorothy Love Coates

Dorothy Love Coates (1928-2002) was a gospel singer, composer, and civil rights activist from Birmingham, Alabama. She built her reputation leading the Original Gospel Harmonettes and later her own group, writing and recording hard-driving Black gospel through the 1950s and beyond. Outside of music, she marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and took part in voter registration drives, often weaving criticism of racial injustice directly into her songs.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I'll Make It" in?

"I'll Make It" by Dorothy Love Coates is in G major.

What is the tempo of "I'll Make It"?

"I'll Make It" plays at around 120 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "I'll Make It"?

The core progression is G, E7, A7, D7, G7, and C7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I'll Make It"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "I'll Make It" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "I'll Make It" by Dorothy Love Coates, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I'll Make It" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"I'll Make It" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in G major with 14 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 "I'll Make It" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "I'll Make It" 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'll Make It" on?

"I'll Make It" appears on A City Built 4 Square (1978).

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