Ought To Know
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Blackberry Smoke
(From the 2016 Album LIKE AN ARROW)
[Intro]
A E A G A G E
[Verse 1]
A G A G E
You throw caution to the wind, you toss everyone aside
A G A G E
Put it on your lucky number and you let it all ride
A G A E
I can't tell you nothin' that you don't already know
A G A E
You're bangin' on the dashboard, is this fast as it'll go?
[Chorus]
D A
You ought to know by now
D A
You ought to know by now
F#m D
It's gonna drag you down
Dm A G A G E
You ought to know by now
[Verse 2]
A G A G E
We've heard all the stories, first you trip and then you fall
A G A G E
You don't heed no warnin', you've probably seen it all
A G A G E
We watched you from the cheap seats with the whole world in your hand
A G A E
Your time is runnin' out now, like so many grains of sand
[Chorus]
D A
You ought to know by now
D A
You ought to know by now
F#m D
It's gonna drag you down
Dm A G A G E
You ought to know by now
[Bridge]
C#m F#m
I've seen you light up the sky
F A
When you had the fire in your eyes
C#m F#m
I guess it's just a matter of time
F
Till you reach the end
G
The end of your line
[Guitar Solo]
A G A G E A G
A G E A G A E
A G A E
[Chorus]
D A
You ought to know by now
D A
You ought to know by now
F#m D
It's gonna drag you down
Dm A G
You ought to know by now
[Outro]
A G E A G A G E A G
A G E A G A G E A G
How to play Ought To Know
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.