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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Safe From Harm" by Massive Attack, in B minor at about 81 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Safe From Harm" by Massive Attack

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Safe From Harm” by Massive Attack.

Safe From Harm
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

Genretrip‑hop · downtempo · ambient electronic
Mooddark · mysterious · introspective
Signatureominous trip‑hop atmosphere with a haunting vocal hook
B minor
Key
81
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B7
Bm
Bmin9
Bm7
Emaj/5
Form

Structure & dynamics

Ambient introVersePre‑chorusChorusInstrumental breakVersePre‑chorusChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

ambient synth pads
lush, evolving textures that fill the stereo field
female lead vocals
breathy, ethereal timbre, delivered in a soft, almost whispered style
deep, resonant bassline
round, syncopated, driving the groove
electronic drums
steady, low‑mid kick with crisp hi‑hats and subtle percussive clicks
electric guitar
clean, reverb‑drenched arpeggios and melodic lines that weave through the pads
Album & artist
ALBUM

Blue Lines (1991)

Their debut, widely credited as the first trip-hop album, layering breakbeats and sampling with soul and reggae influences, featuring vocals from Shara Nelson and Horace Andy. It came out on Wild Bunch and Virgin Records and set the template for the genre.

All of Blue Lines
Artist

Massive Attack

Massive Attack are a trip-hop collective from Bristol, England, formed in 1988 by Robert "3D" Del Naja, Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, Adrian "Tricky" Thaws, and Andrew "Mushroom" Vowles. They originated the genre's hypnotic sound, a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples. Their work has influenced a wide range of artists and helped define the sound of British electronic music through the 1990s and beyond.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Safe From Harm" in?

"Safe From Harm" by Massive Attack is in B minor.

What is the tempo of "Safe From Harm"?

"Safe From Harm" plays at around 81 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Safe From Harm"?

The core progression is B7, Bm, Bmin9, Bm7, and Emaj/5, built around the B minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Safe From Harm"?

The recording features ambient synth pads, deep, resonant bassline, electronic drums, electric guitar, and female lead vocals.

Can I get "Safe From Harm" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Safe From Harm" by Massive Attack, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Safe From Harm" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Safe From Harm" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 81 BPM in B minor 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 "Safe From Harm" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Safe From Harm" 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 "Safe From Harm" on?

"Safe From Harm" appears on Blue Lines (1991).

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