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Simplified Bass Transcription + Chords Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx 4-String Bass TAB & Standard Notation Key of C# Major / A# Minor From the Album Repeat Offender (1989)
This professional and accessible bass transcription and arrangement of Richard Marxs worldwide hit Right Here Waiting has been carefully crafted for 4-string bass guitar in standard E tuning (E-A-D-G). Originally released on his 1989 double-platinum album Repeat Offender, this emotional and timeless pop/rock ballad continues to captivate audiences across generations. This arrangement includes both standard notation and tablature, as well as a complete chord chart to enhance harmonic understanding and facilitate rehearsals or group performances.
Designed for beginner to intermediate bass players, this simplified transcription preserves the melodic essence and rhythmic feel of the original bass line while remaining approachable and easy to follow. Perfect for use in acoustic shows, romantic performances, wedding sets, school recitals, music education, solo practice, and worship or pop band contexts, this arrangement allows bassists to engage with the song in a musically satisfying and emotionally expressive waywithout technical overwhelm.
This chart offers a clear, accurate, and structured format, featuring verse, chorus, bridge, and outro sections, groove cues, and chord symbols. The harmonic framework (chords) is included above each measure, enabling musicians to follow or collaborate with guitarists, keyboardists, or singers during rehearsals or live performances. The rhythmic figures and transitions are simplified but remain stylistically faithful to the iconic studio recording.
Simplified transcription for 4-string electric bass (standard tuning E-A-D-G)
Written in both standard notation and bass TAB
Full chord chart (chord symbols) included above measures
Song sections labeled: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro
Includes essential rhythmic figures, melodic movements, and groove patterns
Arranged to be technically accessible, musically faithful, and easy to read
Suitable for use in solo practice, school bands, acoustic settings, or live gigs
Ideal for bass students, educators, gigging musicians, and fans of 1980s pop ballads
Delivered in high-resolution, print-ready PDF format
This is a must-have chart for any bassist looking to expand their repertoire with a heartfelt, melodic ballad that showcases expressive phrasing, subtle rhythmic precision, and harmonic awareness. Richard Marxs Right Here Waiting is not only one of the most beloved pop ballads of the late 80s but also a perfect opportunity for bass players to develop their musical interpretation, timing, and sensitivity.
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