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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Dirt Road Diary" by Luke Bryan, in D♭ major at about 73 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Dirt Road Diary" by Luke Bryan

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Dirt Road Diary” by Luke Bryan.

Dirt Road Diary
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

Genrecountry · country rock · Americana
Moodnostalgic · upbeat · heartfelt
Signaturedirt road storytelling, classic country rock energy, Americana warmth
D♭ major
Key
73
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A♭
Fm7
E♭
C♯maj9
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills, front‑center in the mix
drums
steady, driving 4/4 beat with a solid backbeat, propelling the song forward
bass guitar
clear, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly twangy timbre, delivering the lyrics in a storytelling, heartfelt style
electric guitar
clean, twangy lead lines and occasional melodic fills
piano
bright, rhythmic piano chords and melodic fills that add a classic country sparkle
Album & artist
ALBUM

Crash My Party (2013)

Bryan's fourth studio album, released on Capitol Records Nashville, leaned into high-energy, crowd-pleasing country with the chart-topping title track. It later received the first Album of the Decade award from the Academy of Country Music for the 2010s.

All of Crash My Party
Artist

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan grew up in Leesburg, Georgia, and has built one of the bigger careers in mainstream country music over the past two decades. He writes and records music that sits squarely in the country pop lane, mixing uptempo party tracks with slower, more personal material. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has won Entertainer of the Year honors from both the ACM and the CMA.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Dirt Road Diary" in?

"Dirt Road Diary" by Luke Bryan is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Dirt Road Diary"?

"Dirt Road Diary" plays at around 73 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Dirt Road Diary"?

The core progression is A♭, Fm7, E♭, C♯maj9, and Fm, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Dirt Road Diary"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "Dirt Road Diary" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Dirt Road Diary" by Luke Bryan, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Dirt Road Diary" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Dirt Road Diary" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 73 BPM in D♭ major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Dirt Road Diary" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Dirt Road Diary" 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 "Dirt Road Diary" on?

"Dirt Road Diary" appears on Crash My Party (2013).

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