Here is a sample of what a tune from abc would look like in tab format (Adobe SVG viewer recommended):
ABC
X: 1
T: Saddle The Pony
M: 6/8
L: 1/8
R: jig
K: Gmaj
D|GBA G2B|def gdB|GBA G2B|AFD AFD|
GBA G2B|def gfg|efe dBA|BGG G2:||
d|efe edB|def gfg|efe edB|dBA ABd|
efe edB|def gfg|efe dBA|BGG G2:||