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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic, in D♭ major at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Hard To Be Close” by Here We Go Magic.

Hard To Be Close 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

Genrefolk · indie folk · acoustic folk
Moodmelancholic · introspective
Signaturegentle acoustic folk with a wistful, reflective atmosphere
D♭ major
Key
200
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯
C♯
Cm
B♭m
A♭m7
Ahdim7
Ghdim7
E♭
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated, driving the groove
drums
steady, understated beat with soft snare and hi‑hat
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and subtle arpeggios
synth pad
soft, atmospheric background texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

A Different Ship (2012)

Released in May 2012, this record grew out of the band's experiences playing festival stages like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Coachella, where their tight improvisational interplay had become a defining quality. The album captures a more locked-in, groove-oriented side of the band compared to their earlier work.

All of A Different Ship
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.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hard To Be Close" in?

"Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Hard To Be Close"?

"Hard To Be Close" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hard To Be Close"?

The core progression is F♯, C♯, Cm, B♭m, A♭m7, and Ahdim7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hard To Be Close"?

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

Can I get "Hard To Be Close" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Hard To Be Close" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Hard To Be Close" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in D♭ major with 10 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 "Hard To Be Close" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Hard To Be Close" 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 "Hard To Be Close" on?

"Hard To Be Close" appears on A Different Ship (2012).

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