Mr Pitiful Bass

Mr Pitiful
Recorded in December 1964 this track by Atlantic Soul Legend
Otis Redding that was included on his 1965 album The Great Otis Redding
Sings Soul Ballads. Bass performance Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn
Tab by bass50611. Welcome to my bassline of this Otis Redding classic
That isn’t exact but it sure fits the song
 
Intro:                               (Break)
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Verse 1:
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                                               (Break)
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Verse 2:
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Bridge:
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Verse 3:
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Outro:  (Repeat Outro To Fade/End)
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