Girl - Bass Line Video

Here is my bass cover of "Girl," the Lennon/McCartney (primarily Lennon) song from Rubber Soul in 1965. It is a simpler, more straightforward bass line than McCartney played on the majority of the album. It could be that, as this was the final song recorded for the album at the end of a marathon session, McCartney opted for a simple bass line that he could nail relatively quickly. On the other hand, McCartney was ALWAYS playing in service to the song. It may be that he determined this somewhat delicate song required an unobtrusive bass line. And though this bass line is simple, it is well-suited to the vibe of the song. 

I am playing a 1985 Rickenbacker 4003 through a SansAmp VT Bass Deluxe. My bass is strung with LaBella flatwound strings. 

Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Full transcription is below