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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Got To Be Real" by Mariah Carey, in G 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 "Got To Be Real" by Mariah Carey

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Got To Be Real” by Mariah Carey.

Got To Be Real
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

Genrepop · R&B · soul
Mooduplifting · energetic · joyful
SignatureMariah Carey's signature vocal power and live energy
G minor
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
C♯maj7
C7
Fm7
E♭
B♭m7
B♭hdim7
C♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
Mariah Carey's powerful, soulful lead voice with extensive melisma, runs, and ad-libs; supported by tight, harmonized backing vocals
drums
tight, punchy kit with crisp snare and bright hi-hats driving the groove
bass
round, syncopated bassline that locks with the drums for a danceable feel
piano
bright, rhythmic piano chords and melodic fills that reinforce the harmonic movement
strings
lush, layered string pads and melodic lines that add richness and emotional lift
Album & artist
ALBUM

Live! One Night Only (1998)

A live album capturing Carey in concert, released during a prolific period when she was supporting her late-1990s work. It showcases her vocal performances in a live setting, drawing from the catalog she had built across the decade.

All of Live! One Night Only
Artist

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey grew up on Long Island, New York, and built her career around R&B, pop, and adult contemporary music. She has one of the widest vocal ranges in popular music, spanning five octaves, and has co-written nearly all of her own material throughout her career. With over 220 million records sold, she is one of the best-selling artists of all time.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Got To Be Real" in?

"Got To Be Real" by Mariah Carey is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Got To Be Real"?

"Got To Be Real" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Got To Be Real"?

The core progression is Cm, C♯maj7, C7, Fm7, E♭, and B♭m7, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Got To Be Real"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, strings, and vocals.

Can I get "Got To Be Real" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Got To Be Real" by Mariah Carey, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Got To Be Real" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Got To Be Real" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in G minor with 14 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 "Got To Be Real" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Got To Be Real" 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 "Got To Be Real" on?

"Got To Be Real" appears on Live! One Night Only (1998).

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