How to Play The Last of Us on Guitar (Easy Tab)

To play The Last of Us theme on guitar, follow the one-string tab below. The melody is slow and emotional — perfect for practicing clean note transitions at a relaxed tempo.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Play slowly

    This theme benefits from a calm tempo — use 0.5× playback.

  2. 2

    Let notes ring

    Allow each note to sustain briefly before moving to the next fret.

  3. 3

    Build the full line

    Connect phrases until you can play the theme start to finish.

1st String

Interactive tab — play along

Tablature
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The easiest way to learn this song is on one string — follow the highlighted frets above. For the full melody page with extra tips, open the complete The Last of Us tab →

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Last of Us theme good for beginners?

Yes — slower tempos and a memorable melody make it approachable on one string.

Open full The Last of Us tab →

More tips, common mistakes, and the same interactive player on the melody page.