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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor, in B major at about 77 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “He Gave Me Life” by Gloria Gaynor.

He Gave Me Life by Gloria Gaynor
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

Genrepop · disco · dance
Mooduplifting · energetic · joyful
Signatureclassic disco anthem with a modern pop sheen
B major
Key
77
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
Emaj7
Em7
Cm7
Am7
F7
E7
Am
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusPost-chorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead with a powerful, soulful, clear timbre; strong vibrato and confident delivery
drums
tight, punchy four-on-the-floor kick with crisp snare and bright hi-hats
bass
groovy, syncopated electric bassline driving the groove
guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar strumming bright chords
synth
lush, layered synth pads and melodic arpeggios adding sparkle
Album & artist
ALBUM

Love Affair (1992)

Love Affair is a studio album released in 1992, produced by Linwood Simon and Pippo Landro. Details on the record are sparse, but it reflects Gaynor continuing to record and perform well into the post-disco era.

All of Love Affair
Artist

Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor is a soul and disco singer from Newark, New Jersey, born in 1943. She built her reputation on powerful, emotive vocals, scoring a string of hits in the 1970s and early 1980s, most notably "I Will Survive" (1978), one of the best-selling singles in history. She has remained an active recording artist across several decades, and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2025.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "He Gave Me Life" in?

"He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor is in B major.

What is the tempo of "He Gave Me Life"?

"He Gave Me Life" plays at around 77 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "He Gave Me Life"?

The core progression is B, Emaj7, E♭m7, C♯m7, A♭m7, and F♯7, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "He Gave Me Life"?

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

Can I get "He Gave Me Life" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "He Gave Me Life" by Gloria Gaynor, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "He Gave Me Life" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"He Gave Me Life" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 77 BPM in B major with 41 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 "He Gave Me Life" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "He Gave Me Life" 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 "He Gave Me Life" on?

"He Gave Me Life" appears on Love Affair (1992).

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