You Ought to Know - Alanis Morrisette

You Ought to Know

View chords used in this chart
Verse Part:
 
 
Gm
I, feel happy for you.....(or something like that)
 
C
(not sure how the words go)
 
 
 
Chorus:
 
 
G F A# C
And I'm here to re-mind you of the mess you left when you went away
 
G F A# C
It's not fair, to de-ny me, of the cross I bear that you gave to me
 
 
 
 
 
Chords:
 
Atleast how I play them
 
 
 
EADBGe
 
Gm 355333
 
C -35553
 
G 355433
 
F 133211
 
A# -13331
 
 
Note: When you are playing the chorus in order to get it to sound right in
your head the melody can be played like this:
 
C G F A# C
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--O--------------2---O------42O----O--O--------3--2pO---O----O---2----3-3-
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Well I'm here to re-mind you of the mess you left when you went away
 
 
*This is NOT the lead tab but rather the melody as it is sung with the
chords. If this isn't correct or whatever than I don't want to here from
you because I've yet to see anyone else do any better :)
 
 
Regards,
 
Bob

How to play You 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 Gm. 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.

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