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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "I Wish I Could Believe You" by The Duprees, in A♭ major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "I Wish I Could Believe You" by The Duprees

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “I Wish I Could Believe You” by The Duprees.

I Wish I Could Believe You
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 · R&B · classic soul
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signatureclassic soul ballad with a smooth, vintage feel
A♭ major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A♭
Fm
C♯
E♭7
A♭maj7
F7
Fm7
B♭m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a heartfelt, slightly breathy timbre
bass
warm, round electric bassline that locks with the drums
piano
rich, soulful piano chords and melodic fills
guitar
clean electric guitar providing gentle rhythmic strums and occasional melodic licks
drums
steady, laid‑back drum kit with soft snare and brushed hi‑hats
Album & artist
ALBUM

You Belong to Me (1962)

The group's debut album takes its name from their biggest hit, which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. It collects the smooth, close-harmony pop that defined their early sound.

All of You Belong to Me
Artist

The Duprees

The Duprees are a doo-wop vocal group from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in the early 1960s by students at William L. Dickinson High School, including lead singer Joey Canzano (later Joey Vann). They put together a polished, harmony-driven sound rooted in early 1960s pop and doo-wop, landing several top-ten singles before the British Invasion reshaped the American charts.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I Wish I Could Believe You" in?

"I Wish I Could Believe You" by The Duprees is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "I Wish I Could Believe You"?

"I Wish I Could Believe You" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I Wish I Could Believe You"?

The core progression is A♭, Fm, C♯, E♭7, A♭maj7, and F7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Wish I Could Believe You"?

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

Can I get "I Wish I Could Believe You" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "I Wish I Could Believe You" by The Duprees, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Wish I Could Believe You" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"I Wish I Could Believe You" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 214 BPM in A♭ major with 12 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 "I Wish I Could Believe You" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "I Wish I Could Believe You" 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 Wish I Could Believe You" on?

"I Wish I Could Believe You" appears on You Belong to Me (1962).

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