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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "What Do You Know About Love" by Al Bowlly, in F minor at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "What Do You Know About Love" by Al Bowlly

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “What Do You Know About Love” by Al Bowlly.

What Do You Know About Love by Al Bowlly
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

Genrejazz · swing · big band
Moodlively · energetic · playful
Signatureclassic swing big band with a bright, upbeat feel
F minor
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
Cm7
Fm7
B♭7
E♭maj/5
E♭°
E♭hdim7
C♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
trumpets, trombones, and saxophones delivering punchy, syncopated lines
vocals
male baritone crooner with smooth, clear timbre and classic swing phrasing
piano
comping with rich, extended jazz chords and occasional melodic fills
walking bass
acoustic upright bass providing a steady, swinging pulse
drums
brushes and ride cymbal creating a light, swinging groove
Album & artist
ALBUM

Honeymoon Lane (2012)

A 2012 release drawing on Bowlly's original recordings, including the track "Honeymoon Lane" recorded with the Radio Rhythm Boys. It offers a taste of the polished, warm dance band sound that made him a household name in the 1930s.

All of Honeymoon Lane
Artist

Al Bowlly

Al Bowlly was a British crooner and dance band guitarist born in Mozambique in 1899 to Greek and Lebanese parents, raised in Johannesburg, and later based in Britain. He was the most popular singer in the UK for much of the 1930s, recording over a thousand songs in a warm, intimate style that defined the era. His best-loved recordings include "Midnight, the Stars and You," "Blue Moon," and "The Very Thought of You," and he also found considerable success in the United States.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "What Do You Know About Love" in?

"What Do You Know About Love" by Al Bowlly is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "What Do You Know About Love"?

"What Do You Know About Love" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "What Do You Know About Love"?

The core progression is E♭, Cm7, Fm7, B♭7, E♭maj/5, and E♭°, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "What Do You Know About Love"?

The recording features brass section, piano, walking bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "What Do You Know About Love" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "What Do You Know About Love" by Al Bowlly, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "What Do You Know About Love" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"What Do You Know About Love" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in F minor with 31 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 "What Do You Know About Love" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "What Do You Know About Love" 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 "What Do You Know About Love" on?

"What Do You Know About Love" appears on Honeymoon Lane (2012).

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