F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Guitar
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Ukulele
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Piano
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
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G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Banjo
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Mandolin
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
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G#mtap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F#m · B · A · E · G#m
You Oughta Know Chords – Harmonica
Alanis Morissette’s iconic and searing anthem of post-breakup fury and raw emotion. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time - Aggressive)
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Tip: This song is driven by aggressive, percussive power chords and palm muting. Use heavy downstrokes and lock in with the bass drum for a tight, driving rock feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m – B
A – E
F#m
B
A – E
F#m
B
A – E
Chorus
F#m – B
A – E
F#m – B
A – E
F#m
Verse 2
F#m
B
A
E
F#m
Chorus
F#m – B
A – E
F#m – B
A – E
F#m
Bridge
F#m
B
A
E
F#m
Chorus
F#m – B
A – E
F#m – B
A – E
F#m
Outro
[F#m]’Cause the love that you gave that we [B]made wasn’t able
To [A]make it enough for you to be [E]open wide
And [F#m]every time you speak her [B]name
Does she [A]know how you told me you’d [E]hold me
Until you died, ’til you died
But you’re still [F#m]alive
[F#m]And I’m here to remind you
[B]Of the mess you left when you went away
[A]It’s not fair to deny me
[E]Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
[F#m]You, you, you oughta know
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You Oughta Know"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A, E and G#m.
Is "You Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "You Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.