Billy Ocean-When the going gets tough*

Posted by TarheelIllini on August 2, 2025, 21:21:36, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin Recrudescence

Here's one that all the garage band bass players had to learn when I was coming up.............

Posted by MtHoodIllini on August 2, 2025, 16:38:26, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Re-master of the original...........Hey Joe ?si=Nuk1BREV9wLDBfzM Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Change - Deftones *

Posted by Jersey on August 1, 2025, 22:17:39, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Interstate Love Song has an underrated and fun bass line*

Posted by PapaDels on August 1, 2025, 21:57:06, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin I have schweppervessence and wessonality.

Mountain Song by Jane’s Addiction*

Posted by timmer on August 1, 2025, 21:44:04, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin (for rent)

Thanks all*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on August 1, 2025, 19:04:48, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Here goes

Posted by tuffy7 on August 1, 2025, 18:41:50, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Should I stay or should I go, London Calling -can leave in root notes only (a bit harder) Clash Come as you are, Smells like teen spirit Nirvana Learn to Fly Foo Fighters Let's dance David Bowie Orange Crush REM Are you gonna be my girl Jet Remedy - Black Crowes Friday I'm in love - Cure Every breath you take - Police Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams will teach to go to 7th 12th 15th fret Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash Where is my mind - Pixies With or without you - U2 La Garange - ZZ Top easy and builds up speed New Year's day - U2 can seem intimidating but run it slow and it will come quickly faster. Alex chilton Replacements can also seem intimidating but run it slow and it will come quickly faster. Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

I have no idea if this is appropriate for your situation

Posted by biclops on August 1, 2025, 17:59:15, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Have him give this one a try:

Posted by JeffFrank on August 1, 2025, 17:56:52, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

?si=FfORZ5kXYt8oPJvc Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

YYZ - Rush*

Posted by bbonb on August 1, 2025, 17:54:00, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Ceremony by New Order*

Posted by Sounder on August 1, 2025, 16:23:22, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Sabotage and Gratitude are two easy Beastie Boys bass lines that hit like a ton of bricks. *

Posted by haighter on August 1, 2025, 15:41:09, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Slappa Da Bass, by Rush.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on August 1, 2025, 15:35:26, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin Calendar time for Buddy!

Nirvana- Sliver

Posted by VIV on August 1, 2025, 15:33:34, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

That was always a favorite of mine growing up. Green Day- Brain Stew is one he can learn in about 10 seconds. Blink 182- Dammit is also easy. I also thought Beat It was a fun one that looks and sound impressive, but the main hook can be learned in like 10 mins. Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin "the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

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Posted by complainant on August 1, 2025, 15:32:34, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Maybe take a look at the ‘Rock Band’ playlists *

Posted by assassin on August 1, 2025, 15:11:06, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

i know nothing about how to play a bass. But a few suggestions of 90s songs with memorable lines:

Posted by CoronaTheirAss on August 1, 2025, 14:44:44, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Spacehog - In the Meantime No Doubt - Spiderwebs Cannonball - The Breeders Green Day - Longview Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin

Runnin with the Devil, Jump

Posted by IlliniSax05 on August 1, 2025, 14:44:27, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Muse has a song called Futurism with a similar bass line to Hysteria

Posted by Sammich on August 1, 2025, 14:37:04, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Beatles: Come Together, Deep Purle: Smoke on the Water, Pink Floyd: Money*

Posted by ibdoc on August 1, 2025, 14:30:05, in reply to "Bass guitar folks - help me find a few songs for my kid to work on?"

Previous Message I've run out of good ideas, and he's only 10 so not old enough to realize that I'm not cool at all....although he probably has some idea. His favorite genres are 90s alternative and mid to late 2000s rock. Can't do anything slap bass, says it's too hard as of now Songs that were tried and too hard Pain Lives on the Riverside Superstition Hysteria (Muse) Songs that he's played in performances before and loved Say It Aint So Show Me How to Live Beverly Hills Zombie Seven Nation Army Paint it Black Freefallin