Welcome to The Bass Diaries The Killers collection—your home for accurate bass sheet music and tabs from one of the defining bands of the 2000s indie-rock revival.
Several tracks featured in this collection have officially crossed over 1 Billion streams on Spotify, placing them in an elite club of the most successful songs in music history.
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About the Bass Playing
The Killers blend new wave synths, post-punk energy, and massive stadium-rock hooks into a sound that defined a generation. At the center of that massive wall of sound is bassist Mark Stoermer. Heavily influenced by 80s post-punk, his bass lines are the driving engine of the band, demanding aggressive right-hand stamina while weaving brilliant, melodic passing notes underneath Brandon Flowers’ vocals.
Why bassists love learning these songs:
- Endurance & Stamina: The ultimate right-hand workout for mastering relentless, pumping eighth notes.
- Melodic Post-Punk Fills: Learn how to seamlessly transition between driving root notes and soaring, high-register melodies.
- Tone Crafting: Perfect for learning how to dial in an overdriven, pick-heavy tone that cuts through a dense mix of synths and distorted guitars.
Available The Killers Bass Tabs
▶ Mr. Brightside
- Vibe: The ultimate test of indie-rock endurance, driven by relentless eighth notes and brilliant melodic fills.
- BPM: 148
- Key: C♯ Major
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▶ Somebody Told Me
- Vibe: A pulsing, high-energy dance-punk groove that demands strict timing and right-hand stamina.
- BPM: 138
- Key: A♯ Minor
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▶ When You Were Young
- Vibe: A massive, stadium-ready heartland rock anthem built on heavy dynamic shifts and a driving foundation.
- BPM: 130
- Key: B Major
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