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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Backwards Time" by Here We Go Magic, in E minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Backwards Time" by Here We Go Magic

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Backwards Time” by Here We Go Magic.

Backwards Time by Here We Go Magic
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

Genreelectronic · indie pop · synth‑pop
Moodenergetic · uplifting · bright
Signaturedriving synth‑pop groove with a catchy hook
E minor
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
Em7
C
D
Em
Am7
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

synth bass
round, syncopated, driving the groove
synth lead
bright, melodic, carries the main hook
drum machine
tight, punchy electronic drums with a steady four‑on‑the‑floor feel
vocals
male lead, clear and slightly processed with reverb and delay, delivering melodic lines with a confident, energetic tone
synth pads
lush, wide‑stereo background textures that fill the mix
synth arpeggios
shimmering, rhythmic arpeggiated lines that add motion
Album & artist
ALBUM

The January EP (2011)

Released shortly after Pigeons, this six-song EP was described as completing the songwriting cycle the band had started on that album. It leans into the tension between eerie folk sounds and driving art rock, with Temple's falsetto and the interlocking guitars of Temple and Michael Bloch at the center.

All of The January EP
Artist

Here We Go Magic

Here We Go Magic was an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in late 2008 around singer and songwriter Luke Temple. The group mixed elements of folk, ambient, and electronic music, building songs around looping textures and a spontaneous, improvisational live chemistry. Their core lineup included Temple alongside guitarist Michael Bloch and drummer Peter Hale, with additional members contributing across their releases.

All Here We Go Magic songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Backwards Time" in?

"Backwards Time" by Here We Go Magic is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Backwards Time"?

"Backwards Time" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Backwards Time"?

The core progression is N, Em7, C, D, Em, and Am7, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Backwards Time"?

The recording features synth bass, synth lead, drum machine, synth pads, synth arpeggios, and vocals.

Can I get "Backwards Time" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Backwards Time" by Here We Go Magic, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Backwards Time" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Backwards Time" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in E minor with 7 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 "Backwards Time" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Backwards Time" 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 "Backwards Time" on?

"Backwards Time" appears on The January EP (2011).

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