You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette | Lyrics with Guitar Chords

If you’ve ever felt the urge to channel raw emotion through your guitar, there’s hardly a song more fitting than Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know.”, written with producer Glen Ballard to signal her transition from Pop to Alt Rock. But did you know the rhythm powerhouses behind this anthem? Believe it or not, the song is graced by the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea on bass and Dave Navarro from Jane’s Addiction (and RHCP at that time) on guitar. Their combined skills add a uniquely rhythmic depth to the track, making it a fascinating study for guitarists. As you learn to play this hit, remember the emotional backdrop; it emerged during a tough period in Morissette’s life, and her unfiltered sentiments resonated with countless fans, earning the track two Grammy Awards. And as you strum, you might ponder the age-old question: just who was this song really about? Dave Coulier, from Full House, has long been rumored to be the person Alanis is singing about. Dive into the chords and let the music unravel the mystery.

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Key of the Song:

The original key of You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette is in E major.

Guitar Chords for You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

The F#m to B chord change should be very easy for many beginners as you will keep your fret hand in the 2nd position of the fretboard. Although the F#m to A change will not be easy, you will have plenty of time to prepare for and lock into it. All you need to do is find the places where your fingers can stay in place and not move so much.

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You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette – Lyrics with Chords

[Verse 1]
F#m                       B
I want you to know that I'm happy for you.
F#m                       B
I wish nothing but the best for you both.
         F#m                     F#m
An older version of me Is she perverted like me?
              B                         B
Would she go down on you in a theater?
               F#m                        F#m
Does she speak eloquently? And would she have your baby?
               B                        B
I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother.
 
[Pre-Chorus]
           F#m
'Cause the love that you gave that we made
              A                            B             B
wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide. No,
F#m
and every time you speak her name
         A
does she know how you told me you'd hold me
   B
until you died? Till you died, but you're still alive.
 
[Chorus]
        F#            E
And I'm here to remind you
           A                      B
of the mess you left when you went away.
         F#        E
It's not fair to deny me
         A                   B
of the cross I bear that you gave to me.
B            N.C.
You, you, you oughta know.
 
[Verse 2]
F#m
You seem very well.
B
Things look peaceful.
F#m
I'm not quite as well.
B
I thought you should know.
          F#m                  F#m
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
          B                         B
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner.
         F#m                          F#m
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced,
             B                      B
and are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
 
[Pre-Chorus]
           F#m
'Cause the love that you gave that we made
              A                            B             B
wasn't able to make it enough for you to be open wide. No,
F#m
and every time you speak her name
         A
does she know how you told me you'd hold me
   B                                      B
until you died? Till you died, but you're still alive.
 
[Chorus]
        F#            E
And I'm here to remind you
           A                      B
of the mess you left when you went away.
         F#        E
It's not fair to deny me
         A                   B
of the cross I bear that you gave to me.
B            N.C.
You, you, you oughta know.
 
[Interlude]
F#m B   x4
 
[Bridge]
          F#m
Cause the joke that you laid in the bed that was me,
         A                           B                            B
and I'm not gonna fade as soon as you close your eyes, and you know it.
    F#m
And every time I scratch my nails down
A
someone else's back
           B                        B
I hope you feel it. Can you feel it?
 
[Chorus]
        F#            E
And I'm here to remind you
           A                      B
of the mess you left when you went away.
         F#        E
It's not fair to deny me
         A                   B
of the cross I bear that you gave to me.
B            N.C.
You, you, you oughta know.