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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Bad Things" by Meiko, in C major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Bad Things" by Meiko

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Bad Things” by Meiko.

Bad Things by Meiko
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

Genreindie pop · dream pop · lo‑fi pop
Moodmelancholic · dreamy · introspective
Signaturedreamy indie pop with a lo‑fi aesthetic
C major
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am
C
Dm
Amin/b3
Fmaj/5
F
Fmaj7
Amin/5
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead voice, soft and breathy, delivered in a gentle, melodic style
acoustic guitar
soft, finger‑picked arpeggios providing the harmonic foundation
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, reverberated melodic lines that weave around the vocal melody
drums
light, brushed kit with subtle hi‑hat patterns and gentle snare taps
synth pads
lush, atmospheric pads filling the background with a hazy texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Dear You (2014)

Dear You is Meiko's third studio album, released in early 2014 through Concord Music Group. It carries eleven acoustic-leaning folk-pop tracks and continues the intimate, personal tone that runs through most of her work.

All of Dear You
Artist

Meiko

Meiko is an American singer-songwriter born in Roberta, Georgia, who has spent much of her career based in London. She writes in a confessional style that sits somewhere between folk, pop, and acoustic indie, with lyrics that tend to be personal and direct. Her songs have been placed extensively in television, and she built a following largely through independent releases.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Bad Things" in?

"Bad Things" by Meiko is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Bad Things"?

"Bad Things" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Bad Things"?

The core progression is Am, C, Dm, Amin/b3, Fmaj/5, and F, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bad Things"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get "Bad Things" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Bad Things" by Meiko, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Bad Things" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Bad Things" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in C major with 10 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 "Bad Things" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Bad Things" 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 "Bad Things" on?

"Bad Things" appears on Dear You (2014).

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