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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Don't Make Me Go" by Johnny Cash, in B♭ major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Don't Make Me Go" by Johnny Cash

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Don't Make Me Go” by Johnny Cash.

Don't Make Me Go
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

Genrecountry · folk · acoustic
Moodmelancholic · longing · sincere
Signatureheartfelt acoustic ballad with a classic country feel
B♭ major
Key
130
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
B♭
E♭
F7
B♭7
E♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
male lead vocal
warm, slightly gravelly, expressive timbre; clean, melodic delivery with natural vibrato
acoustic bass
warm, simple, supportive low end
light percussion
soft brush or shaker patterns that add gentle pulse
subtle electric piano
warm, sustained chords that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Next in Line / Don't Make Me Go (1957)

All of Next in Line / Don't Make Me Go
Artist

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash was a singer and songwriter from Kingsland, Arkansas, who worked primarily in country music but pulled from rockabilly, gospel, folk, and rock throughout his career. He recorded for Sun Records in the 1950s before a long run on Columbia, and later found a second wave of recognition through his American Recordings series with producer Rick Rubin in the 1990s and 2000s. His deep baritone voice and plainspoken songwriting gave him a style that stayed recognizable across five decades of recording.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Don't Make Me Go" in?

"Don't Make Me Go" by Johnny Cash is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Don't Make Me Go"?

"Don't Make Me Go" plays at around 130 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Don't Make Me Go"?

The core progression is F, B♭, E♭, F7, B♭7, and E♭7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Don't Make Me Go"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, light percussion, subtle electric piano, and male lead vocal.

Can I get "Don't Make Me Go" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Don't Make Me Go" by Johnny Cash, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Don't Make Me Go" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Don't Make Me Go" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in B♭ major with 6 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 "Don't Make Me Go" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Don't Make Me Go" 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 "Don't Make Me Go" on?

"Don't Make Me Go" appears on Next in Line / Don't Make Me Go (1957).

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